Understanding the Electoral College

What is the primary reason the Electoral College was established according to the U.S. Constitution?

• To balance the influence of urban and rural areas

• To ensure the president is elected by Congress

• To allow the Supreme Court to decide the president

• To give more power to the states in presidential elections

How many electoral votes are required for a candidate to win the U.S. presidency?

• 538

• 270

• 200

• 300

Which two states use a proportional allocation system for their electoral votes?

• California and Texas

• Florida and New York

• Maine and Nebraska

• Ohio and Pennsylvania

What is one of the main benefits of the Electoral College mentioned in the transcript?

• It eliminates the need for political campaigns

• It gives smaller states a voice in the election process

• It ensures that only the popular vote matters

• It allows for a faster election process

What is required to change the Electoral College system?

• A Constitutional Amendment

• A decision by the Supreme Court

• A simple majority vote in Congress

• An executive order by the President