The Electoral College
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According to the Constitution of the United States, how many electors are there in each presidential election?

  • 538 (correct)
  • 435
  • 100
  • 3

    • What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

  • To ensure a fair and equal distribution of electoral votes
  • To represent the interests of each state in the presidential election (correct)
  • To determine the popular vote winner
  • To directly elect the President and Vice President of the United States

    • How are the number of electors determined for each state?

  • By the number of electoral votes in the state (correct)
  • By the number of senators in the state
  • By the population size of the state
  • By the number of representatives in the state

    • What is the minimum number of electoral votes needed to win the presidential election?

    <p>270</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a part of the Electoral College?

    <p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Electoral College and what is its role in the presidential election process?

    <p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for determining the number of electors for each state?

    <p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many electors are there in each presidential election since 1964?

    <p>Since 1964, there have been 538 electors in each presidential election.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of electoral votes needed for a candidate to win the presidential election?

    <p>A candidate needs to surpass 270 electoral votes to win the presidential election.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the number 538 in the context of the Electoral College?

    <p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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