The U.S. Election Cycle and Divided Government (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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Why are swing states like Ohio & Florida crucial in presidential elections?
Why are swing states like Ohio & Florida crucial in presidential elections?
Their votes can swing either way
How many presidential debates took place in the 2020 election?
How many presidential debates took place in the 2020 election?
Two
What criticism is made about media coverage of campaigns?
What criticism is made about media coverage of campaigns?
Focus on soundbites over policy
What principle governs how U.S. elections are conducted on Election Day?
What principle governs how U.S. elections are conducted on Election Day?
Federalism
How many electors comprise the Electoral College?
How many electors comprise the Electoral College?
538 electors
What does 'winner-takes-all' mean in most states' Electoral College system?
What does 'winner-takes-all' mean in most states' Electoral College system?
Winner gets all that state's electoral votes
How many faithless electors voted differently from their state's popular vote in 2016?
How many faithless electors voted differently from their state's popular vote in 2016?
Seven
What happened in the 2016 presidential election between Trump & Clinton?
What happened in the 2016 presidential election between Trump & Clinton?
Trump won presidency despite losing popular vote
How many electoral votes did Biden secure in the 2020 election?
How many electoral votes did Biden secure in the 2020 election?
306 electoral votes
Who chooses the President if there is an Electoral College tie?
Who chooses the President if there is an Electoral College tie?
The House of Representatives
What is a divided government?
What is a divided government?
Different parties control presidency & Congress
What legislative challenges did Obama face after the 2010 midterms?
What legislative challenges did Obama face after the 2010 midterms?
Republicans controlled House
How did Trump respond to divided government after the 2018 midterms?
How did Trump respond to divided government after the 2018 midterms?
Increased reliance on executive orders