
Electoral College and Swing States
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Social Studies, History, Other
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9th - 12th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do Americans elect their president compared to other democratic countries?
Directly through a national popular vote
Indirectly through the Electoral College
Through a lottery system
By a parliamentary vote
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What determines the number of electoral votes a state receives?
The state's economic output
The number of members it has in Congress
The state's population
The state's geographical size
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many electoral votes are needed to win the U.S. presidency?
200
538
300
270
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the Electoral College established by the American founding fathers?
To ensure that less populous states have some influence
To eliminate the need for a popular vote
To simplify the election process
To increase the power of the federal government
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a significant consequence of the winner-takes-all approach in the Electoral College?
All states receive equal attention during campaigns
Some states are virtually ignored in campaigns
It reduces the cost of campaigns
It ensures a fair representation of all states
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do campaigns focus on swing states?
They have the highest voter turnout
They are the largest states by area
They are evenly divided between parties
They have the most electoral votes
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following states is considered a swing state?
Texas
Florida
California
New York
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