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Question 1
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What amendment introduced the current Electoral College process?
- 10th Amendment
- 12th Amendment
- 15th Amendment
- 19th Amendment
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Question 2
Multiple Choice
Why was the original Electoral College system changed?
- It led to ties in elections
- It paired presidents with VPs from different political beliefs
- It was deemed unconstitutional
- It was too expensive to maintain
Question 3
Multiple Choice
How many total electoral votes are there in the Electoral College?
- 435
- 500
- 538
- 600
Question 4
Multiple Choice
What is the minimum number of electoral votes a state can have?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Question 5
Multiple Choice
Which states divide their electoral votes according to vote share?
- California and Texas
- Florida and Ohio
- Maine and Nebraska
- New York and Illinois
Question 6
Multiple Choice
How many electoral votes are required to win the U.S. presidency?
- 250
- 260
- 270
- 280
Question 7
Multiple Choice
What happens if no candidate receives 270 electoral votes?
- The election is decided by the Senate
- The election is re-held
- The election is decided by the House of Representatives
- The current president remains in office
Question 8
Multiple Choice
When do electors cast their votes in the Electoral College?
- On Election Day
- In November
- In December
- In January
Question 9
Multiple Choice
Who presides over the counting of electoral votes in Congress?
- The Speaker of the House
- The President
- The Vice President
- The Chief Justice
Question 10
Multiple Choice
What is a criticism of the Electoral College system mentioned in the video?
- It is too simple
- It always reflects the popular vote
- It gives more power to smaller states
- It encourages equal campaigning across all states
Question 11
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is true about electors?
- They are members of Congress
- They can be federal judges
- They are selected by political parties
- They are always independent voters
Question 12
Multiple Choice
What percentage of presidential elections have not elected the winner of the popular vote?
- 5%
- 10%
- 20%
- 25%
Question 13
Multiple Choice
How do most states allocate their electoral votes?
- Proportionally by vote share
- By district
- Winner-takes-all
- Random selection
Question 14
Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of the November general election in the context of the Electoral College?
- To directly elect the President
- To indirectly elect the President
- To elect state governors
- To elect members of Congress
Question 15
Multiple Choice
Why do candidates focus their campaigns on swing states?
- They are the most populous
- They have the most electoral votes
- They have closely contested races
- They are the richest states
Question 16
Multiple Choice
Which four states have the most electoral votes?
- California, Texas, Florida, New York
- California, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania
- New York, Florida, Illinois, Michigan
- Texas, New York, Ohio, Virginia
Question 17
Multiple Choice
How often does the Electoral College system come under criticism?
- Every decade
- Every presidential election year
- Every century
- Rarely
Question 18
Multiple Choice
What is required to change the Electoral College system?
- A Supreme Court decision
- A state referendum
- A constitutional amendment
- A presidential executive order
Question 19
Multiple Choice
What does the term 'faithless electors' refer to?
- Electors who don't vote
- Electors who vote for the winning candidate
- Electors who vote against their pledged candidate
- Electors who are removed from office
Question 20
Multiple Choice
What is one argument in favor of the Electoral College?
- It ensures only popular candidates win
- It requires widespread appeal to win
- It simplifies the election process
- It always reflects the popular vote
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