Elections

Question 1

Primary election

Answer 1

Political parties vote for candidates who’ll represent them in the general election

Question 2

General election

Answer 2

Citizens vote winners of primary election

Question 3

Electoral College

Answer 3

Elects the president

Question 4

How many people in Electoral College?

Answer 4

538

Question 5

How many electoral votes required to elect president?

Answer 5

270

Question 6

How are electors determined for each state?

Answer 6

one per senator and rep (minimum of 3)

Question 7

How many electoral votes does Illinois have?

Answer 7

21 (2 senators + 19 reps)

Question 8

How does a presidential candidate win a state?

Answer 8

By majority vote, electoral college then votes for the candidate