Electoral College Processes and Roles

How is the number of Electors for each state determined in the Electoral College?

• By the number of its U.S. Senators only

• By the number of its U.S. Representatives only

• By the number of its U.S. Senators plus the number of its U.S. Representatives

• By the population of the state only

What is prohibited for Members of Congress and federal employees regarding the Electoral College?

• Serving as Electors

• Voting in the Electoral College

• Campaigning for candidates

• Attending the national conventions

When do the people cast their ballots for the Electors in presidential election years?

• The first Monday of November

• The Tuesday following the first Monday of November

• The second Wednesday of December

• January 6

Which states have exceptions to the winner-takes-all rule in the Electoral College?

• California and Texas

• Florida and Ohio

• Maine and Nebraska

• New York and Illinois

What is required for a presidential candidate to be declared the winner in the Electoral College?

• A simple majority of votes

• An absolute majority of electoral votes

• The most popular votes nationwide

• Approval from the Senate

Who opens and reads the electoral votes before Congress?

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• The President of the Senate (the Vice President)

• The Chief Justice

What happens if no presidential candidate obtains an absolute majority of electoral votes?

• The election is decided by the Supreme Court

• The election is decided by the Senate

• The election is decided by the House of Representatives

• The election is decided by a national popular vote

What is the purpose of "balancing the ticket" in the Electoral College?

• To ensure all Electors are from the same state

• To prevent Electors from voting only for "favorite sons"

• To balance the number of Electors between parties

• To ensure equal representation of genders

When do Electors meet to cast their votes for president and vice president?

• The first Monday of November

• The Tuesday following the first Monday of November

• The Monday following the second Wednesday of December

• January 6

What happens if no vice-presidential candidate obtains an absolute majority of electoral votes?

• The election is decided by the Supreme Court

• The election is decided by the Senate

• The election is decided by the House of Representatives

• The election is decided by a national popular vote