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What is the primary role of the Electoral College in the US presidential election process?

To regulate the campaign financing of candidates

To serve as a forum for candidates to debate

To cast votes on behalf of the states based on popular votes (correct)

To directly elect the president and vice president

In the Electoral College system, how are electoral votes allocated to each state?

Two for each senator plus additional votes for representatives (correct)

Each state receives a fixed number regardless of size

Based solely on the state's population

Equal distribution among all states

What happens if a candidate wins the popular vote in a state during a presidential election?

They must still campaign in that state for more votes

They gain a proportional share of the state's electoral votes

They automatically receive all electoral votes from that state (correct)

They lose any chance of getting electoral votes from that state

Why is winning the popular vote not sufficient to guarantee a presidential win?

Electoral votes are based on state representation, not national totals Signup and view all the answers

When do Americans cast their votes in the upcoming presidential election?

On the first Tuesday of November 2024 Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the winner-take-all system in the Electoral College?

It can result in a candidate winning the presidency without winning the national popular vote. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the number of electoral votes is true?

A total of 538 electoral votes exist, requiring 270 to win. Signup and view all the answers

What is one argument made in favor of maintaining the Electoral College?

It ensures representation for those in less populated areas. Signup and view all the answers

What begins after the election and leads to the official start of a new president's term?

The transition period. Signup and view all the answers

What would likely happen in a state with a dominant political party under the current Electoral College system?

It may lead to voter disenfranchisement in that state. Signup and view all the answers