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Which state has the most electoral college votes? How many votes does it have?
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California and 55.
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How is the number of electoral college votes decided for each state?
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By the number of congressmen (senators+representatives).
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What is the "winner take all" system?
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If a candidate gets the majority of the votes in a state, it wins all of the votes.
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Which president won the presidential election of 2000 because he won the most electoral college votes?
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George W. Bush won the presidential election over Al Gore.
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Which territory of the country does not reside in a state?
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Washington D.C.
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True or False: The Electoral College only counts if the state has more than 20 electoral college votes.
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False. Each state is represented.
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How many electoral college votes are required to elect the President?
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270 electoral college votes.
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Why is Ohio one of the most important states in the country?
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Because Ohio is a swing state and does not always have a set party.
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Obama or Romney: Who got Florida's electoral college votes?
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Obama.
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How are the electors in the electoral college chosen?
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They may be state elected, party leaders or people who have personal connections with the presidential candidate.
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True or False: Electors DO NOT have to vote for the presidential candidate that won their state's popular vote.
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True. There are no constitutional provision or federal law that requires the electors to vote for the candidate that wins the state's popular vote.
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How many times has the Vice President been chosen by the Senate?
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Once in 1836.
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Which state has the longest winning streak for voting for the candidate that ends up being elected as President?
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OH-IO!!
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Starting with 2012 and back, what LOCATION has voted for the same party in the most consecutive elections?
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Washington D.C.
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Since 1900, which candidate has won the Presidency while winning the fewest locations?
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John F. Kennedy. He only won 23 of the 50 states in 1960.
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What is the fewest number of states one can win and still be elected President?
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11. It is possible to get exactly 270 votes with the following states: California (55), Texas (38), New York (29), Florida (29), Illinois (20), Pennsylvania (20), Ohio (18), Michigan (16), Georgia (16), North Carolina (15)and New Jersey (14).
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What state had the closest popular vote % difference in 2012?
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Florida.
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How many states have contributed electoral votes in all 57 presidential elections?
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Only 7 states: CT, DE, MA, MD, NH, NJ and PA have had electoral votes in all 57 presidential elections.
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How is the president selected if no candidate gets 270 electoral votes?
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Congress decides.
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What state has voted Republican in the most presidential elections?
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Vermont has voted Republican 33 times.
