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SSCG10D-Electoral college and 12th amendment
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9th - 12th Grade
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Kendra Wilson
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How did the 12th Amendment change the way the Electoral College functions in presidential elections?
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Multiple Choice
Why is the Electoral College significant in the process of electing the President of the United States?
It allows direct popular vote to decide the President
It provides a system of checks and balances in presidential elections
It ensures only Congress can elect the President
It was created to simplify the election process
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the main purpose of the Electoral College system?
To ensure every citizen votes directly for the President
To balance the influence of populous and smaller states in presidential elections
To allow Congress to select the President
To guarantee that the popular vote always determines the President
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are key terms related to the Electoral College system?
Elector
Popular Vote
Winner-Take-All
Contingent Election
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A candidate needs
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Open Ended
Explain how the Electoral College system reflects a compromise between direct popular vote and election by Congress.
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Open Ended
What are some criticisms of the winner-take-all system used in most states during presidential elections?
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Fill in the Blanks
The 12th Amendment introduced separate ballots for
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Multiple Choice
Why did the Founding Fathers establish the Electoral College instead of choosing the President by direct popular vote?
They feared mob rule and wanted to protect the rights of individual states.
They wanted to make the process faster.
They believed only Congress should choose the President.
They wanted to avoid international influence.
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Fill in the Blanks
The 12th Amendment required electors to cast separate ballots for President and
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Open Ended
How did the 12th Amendment address the problems that arose during the Election of 1800, and what impact did it have on future presidential elections?
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are modern criticisms or concerns about the Electoral College system?
It can lead candidates to focus on swing states.
It ensures every state has equal influence.
It may undermine one-person, one-vote principle.
It always produces predictable outcomes.
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Fill in the Blanks
The 12th Amendment requires electors to cast separate ballots for
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Open Ended
Reflecting on today's lesson, how did the 12th Amendment change the process of electing the President through the Electoral College?
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