Understanding Close Presidential Elections in American History

What is the primary focus of the video sponsored by YouGov?

• The history of American cinema

• Close presidential elections in American history

• The biography of Mr. Beat

• The role of YouGov in politics

What is the main function of the Electoral College in the United States?

• To manage state elections

• To organize presidential debates

• To directly elect the President and Vice President

• To conduct opinion polls

Which election is noted for having the smallest margin of victory for a Democrat in the popular vote?

• Election of 1876

• Election of 2000

• Election of 1884

• Election of 1960

In the election of 1884, what was the margin of victory in the popular vote?

• 2.0%

• 1.0%

• 0.57%

• 0.17%

Which election had the smallest victory in the national popular vote ever recorded?

• Election of 2000

• Election of 1880

• Election of 1884

• Election of 1960

What was the decisive factor in the 2000 presidential election?

• The popular vote in California

• The electoral votes of Florida

• The Supreme Court's decision on recounts

• The debates between candidates

Which election had the highest voter turnout in American history?

• Election of 1876

• Election of 2000

• Election of 1884

• Election of 1960

What was the outcome of the Electoral Commission formed during the 1876 election?

• It awarded the presidency to Samuel Tilden

• It resulted in a tie

• It awarded the disputed electoral votes to Rutherford Hayes

• It led to a second civil war

What was the Compromise of 1877?

• An agreement to end the Civil War

• A new electoral law

• A deal to withdraw federal troops from the South

• A treaty with foreign nations

Which election is known for having a tie in the Electoral College?

• Election of 1800

• Election of 2000

• Election of 1824

• Election of 1876