Understanding the US Presidential Election System

What is the main reason a few counties can determine the outcome of a US Presidential election?

• The counties have the largest populations.

• The counties are located in key states.

• The counties have the most registered voters.

• The counties are in the capital cities.

How is the US President elected?

• Via the Electoral College.

• By direct popular vote.

• Through a parliamentary system.

• By the Supreme Court.

What is a major criticism of the Electoral College system?

• It requires a unanimous decision.

• It gives disproportionate power to smaller states.

• It is based on a lottery system.

• It is too simple and straightforward.

Which states are considered 'swing states'?

• States with the highest number of electors.

• States that can vote for either major party.

• States with the smallest populations.

• States that consistently vote for one party.

Why do candidates focus their campaigns on swing states?

• They can tip the balance in an election.

• They are the most populous states.

• They have the most electoral votes.

• They have the most undecided voters.

Which county in Arizona was crucial in the 2020 election?

• Pima County

• Maricopa County

• Yavapai County

• Coconino County

What is the significance of bellwether counties?

• They always vote for the losing candidate.

• They are representative of the national vote.

• They have the highest voter turnout.

• They are located in the largest states.

How many bellwether counties consistently voted for the winner between 1980 and 2012?

• 25

• 10

• 50

• 35

What trend is observed in the number of counties decided by single-point margins?

• The number fluctuates randomly.

• The number is increasing.

• The number is decreasing.

• The number remains constant.

Which county maintained an unbroken streak of picking the President for 40 years?

• Maricopa County

• Fulton County

• Clallam County

• Clark County