Prereading Quiz: What If You Were President?

Before you read “What If You Were President?,” take this five-question quiz to find out how much you already know.

1

What is the Electoral College?

The Electoral College is a group of people, called electors, who formally elect the U.S. president and vice president. 

2

Which is NOT one of the two main political parties in the United States?

The Democratic and Republican parties are the two main political parties in the United States. Independents are people who do not belong to either of those parties.

3

How does a candidate win the presidency?

To become president, a candidate must receive the votes of at least 270 electors in the Electoral College. There are 538 total possible votes up for grabs.

4

On Election Day, Americans will elect members of the U.S. House of Representatives. How many U.S. representatives are there?

There are 435 members in the U.S. House of Representatives. Each state’s number of representatives is based on its population.

5

When will the winner of the 2024 presidential election take office?

The president-elect will be sworn into office on January 20, 2025. It will mark the first day of the new president’s four-year term in the White House.

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