Voting and the Electoral College Process
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How do citizens participate in the presidential voting process?

  • They select their state governor to represent them.
  • They vote for presidential electors who vote on their behalf. (correct)
  • They participate in a national referendum.
  • They vote directly for the president.

How is the number of electors determined for each state?

  • Electors are calculated based on past voting trends.
  • States randomly assign electors each election.
  • It is based solely on the state's population.
  • Each state gets electors equal to their number of senators and representatives. (correct)

What is the minimum number of electoral votes a state can have?

  • 2
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3 (correct)

What unusual outcome can happen with the Electoral College?

<p>The Electoral College does not always reflect the popular vote. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Vice President play in the electoral vote certification process?

<p>The Vice President oversees the counting of electoral votes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for someone to be eligible to be president?

<p>Must be a natural-born citizen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How old must a person be to run for the presidency?

<p>35 years old (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an informal requirement for presidency?

<p>Possess a law degree (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of presidents' political beliefs?

<p>Fairly centrist political beliefs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which religious affiliation has not been represented by a major party presidential candidate?

<p>Hindu (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a faithless elector?

<p>An elector who does not vote according to the citizens' choice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the founding fathers establish the Electoral College?

<p>To prevent the possibility of majority tyranny (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In how many states are electors required to vote for the citizens' choice?

<p>29 states (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Hillary Clinton's pledged electors in the election?

<p>Five of her pledged electors did not vote for her (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason the founding fathers preferred professional electors over the average person?

<p>They thought the average person could be easily misled (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Presidential Requirements

To be president, a person must be a natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, and have lived in the US for at least 14 years.

Natural-born Citizen

Generally, a person born in the United States; proof of birth is usually needed.

Informal Presidential Requirements

While not explicitly in the Constitution, common requirements include: Experience in government or the military.

Typical Presidential Beliefs

Presidents generally hold moderate political viewpoints to gain widespread support.

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Presidential Religious Background

Historically, US presidents have primarily been of Christian backgrounds, with Protestants being the most common denominations.

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Catholic Presidents

John F. Kennedy and Joe Biden are the only Catholic presidents in US history.

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Faithless Elector

An elector who votes differently than their state's popular vote.

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Electoral College

A group of people chosen to formally elect the president and vice-president of the U.S.

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Elector Voting Requirements

Laws in some states mandate how electors vote, in alignment with the state's popular vote.

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Founding Fathers' Rationale for Electoral College

Fear of 'tyranny of the majority,' belief of professional electors for important decisions.

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Electoral College

A process where citizens indirectly vote for president through electors.

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Electoral Votes per State

Each state gets electors based on its senators and representatives.

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Winner-take-all System

Except in Maine and Nebraska, the candidate who wins the popular vote in a state gets all of that state's electoral votes.

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Minimum Electoral Votes

Every state has at least 3 electoral votes.

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Unequal Electoral Vote Value

Each electoral vote doesn't represent the same number of people.

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Popular Vote vs. Electoral Vote

The popular vote (citizens' votes) doesn't always align with the electoral vote (electors' decisions).

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Presidential Election Timing

The real presidential election happens in January after the November popular vote.

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Counting Electoral Votes

Congress counts the electoral votes submitted by state electors.

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Vice President's Role

The Vice President, as President of the Senate, oversees the electoral vote counting process.

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Certifying Electoral Votes

The Vice President officially confirms the electoral vote count.

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