THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE PPT CFU
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Social Studies
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9th Grade
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Hard
MARK PERANTONI
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18 Slides • 20 Questions
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Multiple Choice
Which symbol represents the Democratic party in the United States?
Donkey
Elephant
Lion
Bear
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Open Ended
What is the significance of the Electoral College in the U.S. political system?
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Open Ended
Where does the elephant & donkey come from?
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Multiple Choice
Which historical figure is credited with popularizing the use of the elephant and donkey as political symbols in the United States?
Thomas Nast
Andrew Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
Ulysses Grant
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Open Ended
Explain how political cartoons, such as the one by Thomas Nast, use symbolism to convey political messages. Use evidence from the cartoon and background information.
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Multiple Choice
Based on the cartoon, what does the elephant labeled 'The Republican Vote' appear to be facing?
A pit labeled with chaos and reform
A group of lions
A parade of animals
A peaceful forest
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Multiple Choice
Which articles of the US Constitution correspond to the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, respectively?
Article I - Legislative, Article II - Executive, Article III - Judicial
Article I - Executive, Article II - Judicial, Article III - Legislative
Article I - Judicial, Article II - Legislative, Article III - Executive
Article I - Executive, Article II - Legislative, Article III - Judicial
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Fill in the Blanks
Article I of the US Constitution concerns the
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Multiple Choice
Why can independent candidates like Ross Perot be a problem for the two main parties in a U.S. presidential election?
They can siphon votes away from one or both of the other two parties.
They always win the election.
They do not participate in debates.
They are not allowed to run for president.
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Open Ended
How does the use of background information, such as the creation of the elephant and donkey symbols by Thomas Nast, enhance an essay about political parties?
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Multiple Select
Which of the following statements about the Electoral College are correct?
States are assigned votes depending on their populations.
There are a total of 538 electoral votes.
Citizens vote directly for the president.
A candidate must win 270 votes to win the election.
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Fill in the Blanks
A candidate must win
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Open Ended
How does the population distribution in the US, as shown by the census, impact the allocation of electoral votes among states?
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Open Ended
What is the purpose of the US Census, and how often is it conducted?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes a swing state in U.S. elections?
A state where citizens always vote Democrat
A state where citizens always vote Republican
A state where citizens often switch between supporting Democrat and Republican candidates
A state where citizens do not participate in voting
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Open Ended
Explain how the Electoral College protects against tyranny of the majority, using examples from the slides.
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Fill in the Blanks
The Electoral College system allows each state to operate its own
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are strengths of the Electoral College system according to the slides?
It allows candidates to ignore swing states
It protects against tyranny of the majority
It ensures states can operate their own elections
It forces all states to vote the same way
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Open Ended
How do the core beliefs of Democrats and Republicans differ regarding the role of government?
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Multiple Choice
What is the symbol of the Democratic party?
Donkey
Elephant
Lion
Eagle
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