The Electoral College Flashcards
How much of America doesn’t vote?
Aprox. half.
Why do critics say turnout is so low?
It’s a lot of show but not much substance.
What made Florida voters mad in 2000?
They found out that a lot of their votes weren’t being counted.
What was certain in the first presidential election?
That the first one would be a good one.
How many electors does each state have?
At least three, the rest depend on pop.
How many electors do CA, NY, TX, and OK have.
In order: 55, 29, 38, and 7.
Who tied in the Electoral College the 1800 election?
Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr
When has the President lost the popular vote but won the College?
1824, 1876, 1800, 2000.
Three times the president has won the popular vote but lost the electoral college.
1824,1876,1888.
How did Rutherford B. Hayes beat Samuel Tilden in 1876.
He stole votes.
What is the electoral college numbers equal to?
The amount of people in congress
What is there no law concerning the electoral college?
There is no law stating that an elector must vote for his parties candidate.
Why does the electoral college live on?
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
What is one purpose that the electoral college serves?
It makes it nearly impossible for a third party candidate to win.
Why can’t a third party candidate win?
First past the post
What were the earliest caucuses?
Party business meeting.
What election caused the Iowa caucus to inflate importance?
1976
How significant is Iowa really?
only as significant as the media make it.
What is a primary?
A statewide secret vote.
Where was the first primary? When?
Minnesota, 1900.
Where is the first primary state?
New Hampshire.
when was the most important primary in recent history and why was it.
1968, it helped to narrow the race down.
