by rau.aracely
The Electoral College is a unique and often misunderstood component of the American political system. It plays a crucial role in determining the outcome of presidential elections, yet many people are unclear about its function and history. This quiz will help you gauge your understanding of the Electoral College, from its origins to its modern-day implications. Let’s dive into the intricacies of this pivotal institution and see how much you really know!
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Electoral College Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the total number of electors in the Electoral College?
435
538
270
100
2. How many electoral votes are required to win the U.S. presidency?
270
300
250
538
3. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution established the Electoral College?
12th Amendment
15th Amendment
23rd Amendment
None of the above
4. How are the number of electors per state determined?
Based on the state’s population
Equal for all states
The sum of its Senators and Representatives
By the state’s land area
5. Which state has the most electoral votes?
Texas
New York
Florida
California
6. What happens if no candidate receives a majority of the electoral votes?
A new election is held
The Senate chooses the President
The House of Representatives decides the President
The candidate with the most popular votes wins
7. Which U.S. presidential election was decided by the House of Representatives?
1824
1860
1876
2000
8. Who was the first President elected by the Electoral College?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
9. Which amendment modified the process of electing the President and Vice President?
10th Amendment
12th Amendment
15th Amendment
19th Amendment
10. In which year did the District of Columbia gain the right to vote in presidential elections?
1950
1961
1971
1981
11. Which two states do not follow the winner-takes-all method in the Electoral College?
California and Texas
Florida and Ohio
Maine and Nebraska
New York and Pennsylvania
12. How often does the Electoral College meet to cast their votes?
Every year
Every two years
Every four years
Every six years
13. What is a ‘faithless elector’?
An elector who abstains from voting
An elector who votes for a third-party candidate
An elector who does not vote according to the popular vote in their state
An elector who votes twice
14. Which state was the first to adopt the district method for allocating electoral votes?
Vermont
New Hampshire
Maine
Rhode Island
15. How many electoral votes does the smallest state, in terms of population, have?
1
2
3
4
16. Which U.S. President won the Electoral College but lost the popular vote in the 2000 election?
Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
Barack Obama
Donald Trump
17. Which U.S. President won the Electoral College but lost the popular vote in the 2016 election?
Hillary Clinton
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
Bernie Sanders
18. What is the main purpose of the Electoral College?
To elect Senators
To elect the President and Vice President
To pass legislation
To amend the Constitution
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