Electoral College and Voting Factors

How many Elector College votes does each state get?

• The number equal to the number of Representative the state has

• The number equal to the number of Senators each state has

• The number equal to the total number of Representative and Senators a state has

• Each state gets the same number of votes

What is the role of the Federal Election Commission?

• Tracks campaign spending and sets rules for campaign finance

• Oversees elections to ensure there is no voter fraud

• Vets candidate to ensure they are fit for office

• Schedules debates between candidates

What is the total number of Electoral College votes needed to become President of the United States?

(a)  

Which of the following is not a factor to tell if someone will vote in an election?

• Gender

• Education level

• age

• school they graduated from

What age group is most underrepresented at the polls?

(a)  

What is the maximum amount a person can donate per candidate, per election?

(a)  

Who was allowed to vote in the early days of the republic?

• Women

• All men

• White, land owning men

• Married people

Which of the following is not a function of a political party?

• recruit candidates

• educate voters about the candidates

• Help raise money for candidates

• Organize activities in the Supreme Court

A group of individua;s with broad common interests who organize to nominate candidates for office, win elections, conduct government and determine public policy is what?

• Interest group

• political party

• facttion

• caucus

What is a statement of the principles, beliefs and positions on vital issues?

• ticket

• platform

• caucus

• primary