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Quizizz_Course E28

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many electoral votes does a presidential candidate need to win the election?

a)

250

b)

270

c)

500

d)

350

2.

Nevada has 6 electoral votes and is currently considered a swing state/battleground state. If you were running for president, how much time and resources should you spend campaigning in Nevada?

a)

Very minimal. 6 votes is not much.

b)

A lot of time. These small states can really add up.

c)

A moderate amount of time. You should treat each state equally.

d)

No time.

3.

What is a "safe state?"

a)

The state where the current president was born.

b)

A state with strict laws.

c)

A state that has a long history of voting for a particular party.

d)

A state with low threats of natural disasters.

4.

True or False? Most states have a winner-take-all system.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

How does the national government determine how many Electoral College votes each state gets?

a)

Number of senators it has

b)

By population

c)

Number of representatives it has

d)

Number of representatives and senators it has

6.

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

a)

Elect school board members.

b)

Provide opportunities for kids to attend college.

c)

Elect the President of the United States

d)

Elects representatives to Congress.

7.

In the presidential primary election you are actually voting for the ____________.

a)

President

b)

Vice President

c)

Senators

d)

Electors

8.

Even though Washington, D.C. is not a state, it has three electoral votes.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

The President and the Vice President are elected through the process of the electoral college. Which amendment is this?

a)

10th

b)

12th

c)

14th

d)

16th

10.

What month do the people vote for the President of the United States?

a)

January

b)

March

c)

November

d)

December

11.

If a tie occurs in the Electoral College, this part of Congress elects the President.

a)

Senate

b)

House of Representatives

c)

President

d)

Supreme Court