Electoral College Explained
A Grade 10 social studies worksheet exploring the Electoral College system in the United States, including its history, function, and impact on presidential elections.
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. This worksheet explores the Electoral College system in the United States.
1. What is the primary purpose of the Electoral College in the United States presidential election?
To ensure that all states have an equal number of votes.
To elect the President and Vice President indirectly.
To allow for a popular vote winner to always become President.
To give more power to larger states in the election.
2. How is the number of electoral votes for each state determined?
Based solely on the state's population.
By the number of Senators (2) plus its number of Representatives in Congress.
It is a fixed number of 3 electoral votes for every state.
Determined by the state's geographical size.
3. The total number of electoral votes available is , and a candidate needs at least to win the presidency.
4. The 'winner-take-all' system means that the candidate who wins the popular vote in a state typically receives all of that state's votes.
5. The Electoral College was established by the U.S. Constitution.
True
False
6. A candidate can win the presidency without winning the popular vote nationwide.
True
False
7. Briefly explain one argument in favor of keeping the Electoral College system.
8. Briefly explain one argument against the Electoral College system, advocating for a popular vote system.