WorksheetsElectoral College Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the primary purpose of the Electoral College?
To elect Senators
To elect the President and Vice President
To create laws
To draft the Constitution
How many total electoral votes are available in the Electoral College?
435
538
270
100
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution established the Electoral College?
12th Amendment
15th Amendment
19th Amendment
22nd Amendment
How is the number of electoral votes for each state determined?
Based on the state's land area
Based on the state's population
Equal for every state
Based on the state’s number of Senators and Representatives
What happens if no candidate receives a majority of the electoral votes?
The House of Representatives elects the President
A new election is held
The candidate with the most votes wins
The Supreme Court decides
How many electoral votes are required to win the presidency?
270
300
250
538
Which two states use a proportional system for allocating their electoral votes?
California and Texas
New York and Florida
Maine and Nebraska
Ohio and Georgia
When do the electors cast their votes for President and Vice President?
January 20th
The first Tuesday in November
December after the general election
July 4th
Why was the Electoral College originally created?
To ensure a direct democracy
To balance power between large and small states
To simplify the voting process
To eliminate political parties
Who certifies the electoral votes?
The President
The Senate Majority Leader
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
What is one criticism of the Electoral College?
It is too fast
It gives too much power to small states
It creates a direct democracy
It is too expensive
How often does the Electoral College meet?
Every year
Every four years
Every two years
Every election cycle
What is a faithless elector?
An elector who votes for the candidate who won the popular vote
An elector who does not vote
An elector who votes against their pledged candidate
An elector who votes twice
Which of the following can happen if there is a tie in the Electoral College?
The Senate elects the President
The House of Representatives elects the President
A national recount is conducted
The Supreme Court elects the President
Which constitutional amendment allowed Washington D.C. to have electoral votes?
19th Amendment
23rd Amendment
26th Amendment
21st Amendment
