SS.7.CG.3.14- Electoral College

What is the primary purpose of the Electoral College?

• To monitor and regulate election campaigns

• To allow Congress to choose the President

• To balance the interests of different sized states in presidential elections

• To elect the President directly by popular vote

What does the Electoral College system aim to balance?

• The budget for national elections

• The influence of foreign policies

• The interests of large and small states

• The power between the executive and legislative branches

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 role of electors in the Electoral College?

• They draft and propose amendments to the Constitution

• They serve as members of the U.S. Congress

• They campaign for presidential candidates

• They represent their state's vote in presidential elections