Elections and the Electoral College Answers

In which type of election would citizens be most likely to vote on a proposition?

How does the Electoral College system protect the input and power of America’s smaller states?

In some situations, the House of Representatives can elect the president of the United States.

Contrast primary and general elections. How are these two types of elections different?

The death of a leader in office, a resignation, or the appointment of a leader to a different role are all situations that may trigger a __________.

Image courtesy of the National Atlas of the United States The presidential election of 2000 is an example of how a candidate can receive the greatest share of the popular vote, but lose the election to an opponent. Use the above map to explain why George W. Bush (shown in yellow) won this election, instead of Al Gore (shown in blue).

Why are presidential elections considered to be indirect elections?

The Republican party holds a primary election to determine its candidate for president. In a state with closed primaries, which of the following groups would be allowed to vote in this election?

During a primary election, if a candidate does not recieve at least 51% of the vote, which of the following types of elections would probably be used to help determine a winner?