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8. which of the following statements is true regarding the electoral co…

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  1. which of the following statements is true regarding the electoral college?

a) each state gets the same number of electoral votes
b) each state gets a number of electors equal to its number of senators and (plus) representatives
c) the state government decides who wins the electoral votes
d) states with small populations have more votes than states with large populations

  1. if a state has 25 in the house of representatives based on their population, how many electoral votes would that state have in a presidential election?

a) 27
c) 23
b) 2
d) 3

  1. which series shows the correct sequence of steps to becoming president of the united states?

a) convention, primary, general election, inauguration
b) primary, convention, general election, electoral college vote
c) primary, electoral college vote, general election, convention
d) primary, general election, inauguration, electoral college vote

  1. when is each political party’s candidate officially nominated?

a) at the finish of the california primary
b) when his/ her party holds their official vote
c) at the party’s national convention
d) on election day

  1. what does suffrage refer to?

a) terrible circumstances people had to live through
b) reproductive rights
c) voting rights
d) right to remain silent

  1. identify which group was given voting rights by the 26th amendment

a) 18 year olds
b) immigrants
c) african americans
d) women

  1. what is the difference between a primary and a caucus?

a) primaries are held at the national level while caucuses are at the state level
b) primaries select local candidates while caucuses select national candidates
c) caucuses involve discussion and making recommendations while primaries involve voting
d) all of the above

  1. which of the following statements best describes bias?

a) a biased statement is shows what an individual supports
b) biased statements are false
c) biased statements are true
b) interest groups, by definition do not have bias

Explanation:

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Brief Explanations

To determine the true statement about the Electoral College:

  • Option A: False. States have different electoral votes based on population (House reps) + senators (2 per state).
  • Option B: True. Electoral votes = number of senators (2) + representatives (based on population).
  • Option C: False. The state's electors (chosen via popular vote in most states) decide, not the state government.
  • Option D: False. Larger - population states have more electoral votes (more representatives).

Step 1: Recall the formula for electoral votes

Electoral votes for a state = number of senators (2) + number of representatives in the House.

Step 2: Calculate the electoral votes

Given the state has 25 representatives. So electoral votes = 2 + 25 = 27.

Brief Explanations

To find the correct sequence to become US President:

  • Primaries (and caucuses) are first to select party candidates.
  • Then party conventions nominate the candidate.
  • Next is the General Election (voters choose electors).
  • Then the Electoral College votes.
  • Finally, Inauguration. Option B (Primary, Convention, General Election, Electoral College Vote) matches this sequence.
  • Option A: Convention after Primary is wrong.
  • Option C: Electoral College Vote before General Election is wrong.
  • Option D: Inauguration before Electoral College Vote is wrong.

Answer:

B. Each state gets a number of electors equal to its number of senators and (plus) representatives

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