Elections Flashcards
1
Q
Primary election
A
Political parties vote for candidates who’ll represent them in the general election
2
Q
General election
A
Citizens vote winners of primary election
3
Q
Electoral College
A
Elects the president
4
Q
How many people in Electoral College?
A
538
5
Q
How many electoral votes required to elect president?
A
270
6
Q
How are electors determined for each state?
A
one per senator and rep (minimum of 3)
7
Q
How many electoral votes does Illinois have?
A
21 (2 senators + 19 reps)
8
Q
How does a presidential candidate win a state?
A
By majority vote, electoral college then votes for the candidate
