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What is the primary function of the Electoral College?

• To directly elect members of Congress.

• To formally elect the President and Vice President of the United States.

• To advise the Supreme Court on constitutional matters.

• To conduct the national census every ten years.

How is the total number of electors in the Electoral College determined?

• It is a fixed number of 500 electors.

• It is based on the number of registered voters in each state.

• It is equal to the total voting membership of the U.S. Congress plus three electors from the District of Columbia.

• It is determined by the popular vote in the previous presidential election.

What is the minimum number of electoral votes a candidate needs to win the U.S. presidency?

• 100

• 270

• 435

• 538

How many electoral votes does a candidate need to become president?

• 300 out of 538

• More than half of the popular vote

• 269 out of 538

• 270 out of 538

Do you think the Electoral College is fair or a good way to elect the president?

• Yes, its fair

• No, its unfair

What characterizes a "swing state" in U.S. presidential elections?

• A state that consistently votes for one political party.

• A state with a very small population and few electoral votes.

• A state where the outcome of the election is uncertain and could go to either major party.

• A state where the popular vote winner automatically takes all electoral votes.