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Americans Governing
Please introduce yourself
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How did you become an elector?
What was your campaign like?
What was the meeting like?
What happens on Monday?
Doesn't that seem a bit complicated?
What does your family think?
But your candidate will lose
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How are electors for the electoral college chosen?
A.
They are chosen by state legislators.
B.
They are appointed by their city council or township leaders.
C.
They are chosen by the political parties in each state.
D.
They are chosen in open debates on current issues in winner-take-all contests.
E.
The names of elector candidates are chosen at random by a committee.
What is Elizabeth Maroni's professional job?
A.
Cambridge community campaign organizer
B.
IBEW Local 45 union president
C.
Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney's chief of staff
D.
Massachusetts State Senator Pam Resor's chief of staff
E.
Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kerry Murphy Healey's campaign strategist
Which of the following statements about the electoral college is true?
A.
It is the constitutionally mandated body that directly elects the president.
B.
It is a political institution located in Boston, Massachusetts, that manages the counting of the final popular election results in presidential contests.
C.
It is responsible for finalizing all state, local, and federal election results.
D.
It is the political institution that facilitates the legislative branch's selection of the president.
E.
none of the above
How many electoral votes does Massachusetts have in the electoral college?
A.
12
B.
11
C.
10
D.
9
E.
7
How many electors presently constitute the electoral college, and how many electors does a presidential candidate need to win an election?
A.
422 and 212, respectively
B.
385 and 193, respectively
C.
200 and 101, respectively
D.
538 and 270, respectively
E.
435 and 218, respectively