Electoral College (Grade 6)
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Electoral College
1.
The idea for the electoral college has its origins in the Holy Roman Empire which had a group of noblemen elect the emperor.
- True
- False
2.
In the United States, citizens are able to directly vote for their choice of candidate for president.
- True
- False
3.
How many electors are in the Electoral College?
- 105
- 270
- 538
- 621
4.
What determines the number of electors for each state?
5.
According to Article II of the Constitution, each state's legislature is responsible for deciding how electors are chosen.
- True
- False
6.
Though not a state, which of the following does have electors?
- Guam
- Puerto Rico
- American Samoa
- District of Columbia
7.
Before the election of 1804, electors voted for the president and vice president individually.
- True
- False
8.
The Electoral College casts its votes in December following a presidential election.
- True
- False
9.
According the 25th Amendment, if a president dies in office, the vice president takes over the presidency until the Electoral College is able to meet and vote on a new president.
- True
- False
10.
Electors face penalties if they don't vote for the presidential candidate who received the most votes in that state.
- True
- False
11.
There has only been one election where faithless electors impacted the ultimate results.
- True
- False
12.
To win the presidency, a candidate must win votes in the Electoral College.
13.
If no candidate receives the majority of the Electoral College votes, who decides who becomes president?
- the Senate
- the Secretary of State
- the House of Representatives
- governors from all of the states
14.
Because of the Electoral College, it is possible to win the presidency while losing the popular vote.
- True
- False
15.
In how many elections has the president-elect lost the popular vote but won the majority of the Electoral College votes?
- 2
- 4
- 5
- 8
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