Understanding the Electoral College and Contingent Elections

What happens if no presidential candidate receives a majority of electoral votes?

• The current president remains in office.

• The election is decided by the Supreme Court.

• The House of Representatives elects the president.

• A new election is held immediately.

In a contingent election, how many votes does each state delegation have?

• One vote per state.

• Two votes per state.

• One vote per representative.

• Votes proportional to population.

If California's delegation has 45 Democrats and 8 Republicans, how many votes does Biden receive from California?

• 53 votes

• 1 vote

• 45 votes

• 8 votes

What is required for a vice presidential candidate to win in a contingent election?

• A unanimous decision by the House.

• A majority of 26 state votes.

• A majority of 270 electoral votes.

• A majority of 51 votes in the Senate.

Is it possible for the House and Senate to elect a president and vice president from different parties?

• Only if the president resigns.

• Yes, it is possible.

• Only if the vice president is impeached.

• No, they must be from the same party.