The Electoral College Flashcards

1
Q

How much of America doesn’t vote?

A

Aprox. half.

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2
Q

Why do critics say turnout is so low?

A

It’s a lot of show but not much substance.

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3
Q

What made Florida voters mad in 2000?

A

They found out that a lot of their votes weren’t being counted.

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4
Q

What was certain in the first presidential election?

A

That the first one would be a good one.

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5
Q

How many electors does each state have?

A

At least three, the rest depend on pop.

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6
Q

How many electors do CA, NY, TX, and OK have.

A

In order: 55, 29, 38, and 7.

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7
Q

Who tied in the Electoral College the 1800 election?

A

Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr

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8
Q

When has the President lost the popular vote but won the College?

A

1824, 1876, 1800, 2000.

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9
Q

Three times the president has won the popular vote but lost the electoral college.

A

1824,1876,1888.

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10
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How did Rutherford B. Hayes beat Samuel Tilden in 1876.

A

He stole votes.

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11
Q

What is the electoral college numbers equal to?

A

The amount of people in congress

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12
Q

What is there no law concerning the electoral college?

A

There is no law stating that an elector must vote for his parties candidate.

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13
Q

Why does the electoral college live on?

A

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

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14
Q

What is one purpose that the electoral college serves?

A

It makes it nearly impossible for a third party candidate to win.

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15
Q

Why can’t a third party candidate win?

A

First past the post

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16
Q

What were the earliest caucuses?

A

Party business meeting.

17
Q

What election caused the Iowa caucus to inflate importance?

A

1976

18
Q

How significant is Iowa really?

A

only as significant as the media make it.

19
Q

What is a primary?

A

A statewide secret vote.

20
Q

Where was the first primary? When?

A

Minnesota, 1900.

21
Q

Where is the first primary state?

A

New Hampshire.

22
Q

when was the most important primary in recent history and why was it.

A

1968, it helped to narrow the race down.