
Understanding Swing States in U.S. Elections
Interactive Video
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Social Studies
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a swing state in the context of U.S. elections?
A state that never changes its voting pattern
A state with the highest population
A state where both major parties have a competitive chance
A state that always votes for the same party
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do presidential candidates focus their campaigns on swing states?
Because they have the most electoral votes
Because their results are predictable
Because they are the largest states by area
Because they can influence the election outcome
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a swing state?
Florida
California
Pennsylvania
Ohio
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do demographic changes influence a state's status as a swing state?
They have no impact on voting patterns
They can shift the political balance over time
They make a state more predictable
They only affect rural areas
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one potential benefit of altering the electoral college system?
It would eliminate the need for elections
It would decrease voter turnout
It would increase the number of swing states
It would make all states equally important in campaigns
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