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Electoral College
a) A group chosen by citizens to vote for the President.
b) A group chosen by justices to vote for the President.
c) A group chosen by citizens to vote for the Cabinet.
d) A group chosen by citizens to vote for College President.

The electoral college is based on population. This means a states electoral votes are equal to ___________
a) geographic size of the state
b) age of the state divided by scores
c) the number of congressman from that state
d) only the number of senators from that state

What is the Electoral College?
a) It is the process that is used to elect the president and vice president
b) It is the smallest college in the United States
c) It is the smallest college in Virginia
d) I don't Know

What is a problem with the electoral college?
a) It gives big cities too much power
b) It always benefits the incumbent president
c) You can win the popular vote but not become president
d) There are no problems

What led to the creation of the Electoral College in the United States?
a) A decision by the Supreme Court
b) A negotiation between the states
c) A compromise in the Constitutional Convention
d) A presidential executive order

How was the role of the Chief Executive created in the United States government?
a) Through an executive order by the President.
b) Through public voting by the citizens.
c) Through a Supreme Court ruling.
d) An agreement in the Constitutional Convention

What were the main arguments surrounding the creation of the Electoral College?
a) It would ensure equal representation of all citizens.
b) It was designed to improve international trade relations.
c) It was meant to prevent the direct election of the President.
d) It was aimed at granting more voting rights to women.

Which of the following was a major compromise made at the Constitutional Convention?
a) The adoption of the euro as the national currency
b) The decision to abolish slavery
c) The decision of how large and small states would be represented in the government
d) The agreement to become a communist nation

What issue of slavery was debated at the Constitutional Convention?
a) Should slaves be given voting rights?
b) Should slaves be counted in determining a state's representation in Congress?
c) Should slavery be abolished immediately?
d) Should slaves be allowed to own property?

Which of the following states did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
a) Virginia
b) Massachusetts
c) Pennsylvania
d) Rhode Island

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