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How many electoral votes are needed to win a presidential election?
a) 170
b) 270
c) 370
d) 470

How often do presidential elections happen?
a) Every 4 years
b) Every 2 years
c) Every 6 years
d) Every 8 years

Which are the two main political parties in the U.S. right now?
a) Republicans and Libertarians
b) Republicans and Democrats
c) Democrats and Liberals
d) Whigs and Know-Nothings

How old must you be to vote in a presidential election?
a) 16
b) 18
c) 21
d) 26

When one person wins the popular vote in a state, then they win all the electoral votes for that state.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

The amount of electoral votes each state gets is based on its:
a) Geographical size
b) Climate
c) Population
d) Economy

Which one of these states would have the most electoral votes?
a) Alaska
b) Ohio
c) New York
d) California

Which of these is the best definition of a swing state
a) A state that almost always votes Republican
b) A state that almost always votes Democrat
c) A state that is hard to predict and could vote either way
d) A state with a very low voter turnout

Which of these is considered a swing state in the upcoming election?
a) Ohio
b) New York
c) Alabama
d) California

Which of these is considered the most important swing state in the upcoming election?
a) Ohio
b) Florida
c) Wisconsin
d) Pennsylvania

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