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WorksheetsUnderstanding the Electoral College
Total questions: 2
Worksheet time: 12mins
1-10.
Answer the questions below after watching the video
What is the main role of the Electoral College?
To organize presidential debates
To formally elect the President and Vice President
To create election laws
To count the popular votes
What is the minimum number of electoral votes needed to win the presidency?
260
280
250
270
How is the number of electors for each state determined?
By the number of cities in the state
By the state's population size
By the state's land area
By the number of schools in the state
How often is the census conducted, which can affect the number of electoral votes?
Every 5 years
Every 10 years
Every 15 years
Every 20 years
What happens if a candidate wins the majority of votes in a state?
They receive all of the state's electoral votes
They receive none of the state's electoral votes
They receive half of the state's electoral votes
They receive a bonus of 10 electoral votes
Why do presidential candidates focus on winning states like California, New York, and Texas?
They have the largest number of electoral votes
They have the most popular tourist attractions
They are the easiest states to campaign in
They have the most beautiful landscapes
It is possible for a candidate to win the popular vote but still lose the election.
True
False
Why do some people criticize the Electoral College?
It is not mentioned in the Constitution
It gives too much power to small states
It is too expensive to maintain
It can result in a candidate winning without the popular vote
What is a 'safe state' in the context of elections?
A state with a large number of electoral votes
A state that always votes for the same party
A state with a high voter turnout
A state that has never changed its voting system
Which states are often considered swing states?
California and Texas
Alaska and Hawaii
Ohio and Florida
New York and Illinois
Who won the 2024 Presidential Election?
(a)
