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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?

3 (correct)

What unusual outcome can happen with the Electoral College?

The Electoral College does not always reflect the popular vote. Signup and view all the answers

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

The Vice President oversees the counting of electoral votes. Signup and view all the answers

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

Must be a natural-born citizen Signup and view all the answers

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

35 years old Signup and view all the answers

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

Possess a law degree Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of presidents' political beliefs?

Fairly centrist political beliefs Signup and view all the answers

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

Hindu Signup and view all the answers

What is a faithless elector?

An elector who does not vote according to the citizens' choice Signup and view all the answers

Why did the founding fathers establish the Electoral College?

To prevent the possibility of majority tyranny Signup and view all the answers

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

29 states Signup and view all the answers

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

Five of her pledged electors did not vote for her Signup and view all the answers

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

They thought the average person could be easily misled Signup and view all the answers