10 Questions
According to the Constitution of the United States, how many electors are there in each presidential election?
538
What is the purpose of the Electoral College?
To represent the interests of each state in the presidential election
How are the number of electors determined for each state?
By the number of electoral votes in the state
What is the minimum number of electoral votes needed to win the presidential election?
270
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Electoral College?
The President
What is the Electoral College and what is its role in the presidential election process?
The Electoral College is a group of people appointed by each state who formally elect the President and Vice President of the United States. Its role is to determine the outcome of the presidential election based on the number of electoral votes each candidate receives.
What is the basis for determining the number of electors for each state?
The number of electors for each state is determined by the total voting membership of the United States Congress, which includes 435 representatives, 100 senators, and 3 electors from the District of Columbia.
How many electors are there in each presidential election since 1964?
Since 1964, there have been 538 electors in each presidential election.
What is the minimum number of electoral votes needed for a candidate to win the presidential election?
A candidate needs to surpass 270 electoral votes to win the presidential election.
What is the significance of the number 538 in the context of the Electoral College?
The number 538 represents the total number of electors in each presidential election, which is equal to the total voting membership of the United States Congress.
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