SS.7.CG.3.14

What is the primary purpose of the Electoral College?

• To elect the President directly by popular vote

• To allow Congress to choose the President

• To balance the interests of different sized states

• To limit the public's role in elections

What is the minimum number of electors a state can have?

• Three

• Four

• Two

• One

How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?

• 538

• 270

• 100

• 435

What major change did the 12th Amendment introduce to the Electoral College?

• It abolished the Electoral College

• It increased the number of electors

• It established separate votes for President and Vice President

• It allowed for direct public voting

Which statement best describes the voting process within the Electoral College?

• Electors are required to vote against the popular vote

• All states have the same number of electors

• Citizens' votes determine which candidate the electors will support

• Citizens vote directly for their preferred presidential candidate