Froggy Jumps Emma's Magical Election Quiz 12 and underOnline version Test your knowledge about the Electoral College and U.S. elections with Emma's adventure! by Matthew Hale 1 What is the Electoral College? a A system where states get electoral votes based on population. b A voting method for local elections. c A group of citizens who vote directly for president. 2 How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency? a At least 300 electoral votes. b At least 270 electoral votes. c At least 200 electoral votes. 3 What year did Emma travel back to when she learned about the Constitution? a 1787. b 1790. c 1776. 4 What significant right did women earn in 1920? a The right to own property. b The right to vote. c The right to run for office. 5 What happens if no candidate wins 270 electoral votes? a The election is held again. b The vice president is elected. c The House of Representatives chooses the president. 6 What are swing states? a States that don't always vote for the same party. b States that vote only for local candidates. c States with the most electoral votes. 7 How often do general elections for president occur? a Every two years. b Every four years. c Every six years. 8 When are electors chosen? a During the general election in November. b In December after the election. c In January before the election. 9 What does the executive branch include? a The Senate and House of Representatives. b The president and vice president. c The Supreme Court judges. 10 What did Emma become after her adventure? a The class expert on elections. b A teacher's assistant. c The president of the student council.
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