WorksheetsRapid Review Red CE.5e-f
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
During what kind of elections do the greatest percentage of people vote?
Local Elections
Presidential Elections
State Elections
Which of the following is NOT a reason citizens fail to vote?
Belief that vote does not count or will have no impact
Failure to register
Lack of interest (in candidates or issues)
No time or too busy
Too Expensive
How can middle school students participate in the election process? (HINT: Pick 3)
participating in campaigns
voting at the polls on Election Day
participating in classroom simulation
participating in online simulation
Who casts the official vote for President and Vice President of the United States?
The Electoral College
The Popular Vote
What determines the winner of each individual state during a presidential election?
The Electoral College
The Popular Vote
How many electoral votes does a presidential candidate need to win?
100
270
435
Electoral College votes per state are based on representation in Congress. How many electoral voters does Virginia have?
Virginia has 2 votes because they have 2 Senators in Congress
Virginia has 11 votes because they have 11 members in the House of Representatives in Congress
Virginia has 13 votes because they have 2 Senators and 11 memberss in the House of Representatives in Congress
Why does North Carolina have more votes in the Electoral College than Virginia?
North Carolina is larger in physical size than Virginia
North Carolina has a larger population than Virginia
North Carolina has more cities than Virginia
In most cases, how many electoral votes does a candidate receive if they win the popular vote in a state?
All of the state's electoral votes
A majority of the state's electoral votes
A percentage of the state's electoral votes
Because it's a "winner-take-all" system, what kind of states do candidates target first during the election?
Large Populated States
Swing States and Small Populated States
What kind of states often determine the winner of the Electoral College during a tight election?
Large Populated States
Swing States and Small Populated States
