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Unit 04 (8a-8e)

Red 17 - Unit 4 (8a-8e)

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Who casts the official vote for President and Vice President? The Electoral College
What determines the winner of each individual state in a presidential election? The Popular Vote
How many electoral votes does a presidential candidate need to win? 270
How many electoral votes does Virginia have, based on its representation in Congress? Virginia has 13 votes because they have 2 Senators and 11 Representatives in Congress
Why does North Carolina have more electoral votes than Virginia? North Carolina has a larger population than Virginia
In most cases, how many electoral votes does a candidate receive if they win the popular vote in a state? All the state's electoral votes
In a winner-take-all system, what kind of states do candidates target first during the election? Large Populated States
What kind of states often determine the winner of the Electoral College during a tight election? Swing States and Small Populated States
A candidate visits Georgia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. What do these states have in common? They are swing states with many undecided voters
Which group of states get the least attention in presidential campaigns? Rhode Island leans Democratic and has a small population
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