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WorksheetsUnderstanding the Electoral College- Upfront
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the total number of electors in the Electoral College?
435
270
100
538
How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?
100
435
538
270
Which document outlines the responsibilities of the Electoral College?
The Federalist Papers
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
When was the Electoral College system established?
1776
1787
1865
1800
How are the number of electoral votes per state determined?
By the number of representatives and senators
By the number of representatives only
By the number of senators only
By the state's population only
What happens if no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes?
The House of Representatives elects the president
The Senate elects the president
A new election is held
The Supreme Court decides
Which states do not use the winner-takes-all system for electoral votes?
Florida and Ohio
California and Texas
Maine and Nebraska
New York and Illinois
When do electors cast their votes?
December 17
November 3
January 6
January 20
What is the role of electors in the Electoral College?
To count the popular votes
To organize debates
To cast the official votes for president and vice president
To campaign for candidates
Which election saw a candidate win the popular vote but lose the electoral vote?
2020
2012
2008
2016
What is a 'battleground state'?
A state with a large population
A state with a small population
A state that always votes for the same party
A state where the election outcome is uncertain
Why do some people support the Electoral College system?
It guarantees the popular vote winner becomes president
It ensures candidates address concerns nationwide
It reduces campaign costs
It simplifies the election process
Which of the following is NOT a battleground state in 2024?
Michigan
Georgia
California
Arizona
What is the main criticism of the Electoral College?
It is too fast
It can result in a president who did not win the popular vote
It is too expensive
It is too simple
What happens on Inauguration Day?
Electors cast their votes
The Electoral College meets
The president is sworn in
The popular vote is counted
