Debates of US democracy and participation (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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How many electors make up the Electoral College?
How many electors make up the Electoral College?
538 electors
Which two states use a proportional system rather than winner-takes-all?
Which two states use a proportional system rather than winner-takes-all?
Maine and Nebraska
How is each state's number of electors determined?
How is each state's number of electors determined?
By Senators plus Representatives
In how many of the last 6 elections did the popular vote winner lose the electoral college?
In how many of the last 6 elections did the popular vote winner lose the electoral college?
2 elections
What percentage of 2020 campaign events were held in just 12 states?
What percentage of 2020 campaign events were held in just 12 states?
96%
What percentage of the vote did Republicans and Democrats hold together in 2020?
What percentage of the vote did Republicans and Democrats hold together in 2020?
98%
Which presidential candidate won in 2016 despite losing the popular vote?
Which presidential candidate won in 2016 despite losing the popular vote?
Donald Trump
How many states have joined the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact?
How many states have joined the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact?
15 states
How much more do California's electoral votes represent compared to Wyoming's per person?
How much more do California's electoral votes represent compared to Wyoming's per person?
Three times as many people
What advantage does the Electoral College provide according to the Founding Fathers' view?
What advantage does the Electoral College provide according to the Founding Fathers' view?
Guards against tyranny of majority
Which article of the Constitution establishes the Electoral College?
Which article of the Constitution establishes the Electoral College?
Article II, Clause 2
Which two swing states held over one-third of campaign events in 2020?
Which two swing states held over one-third of campaign events in 2020?
Pennsylvania and Florida