Only the smartest and brightest Americans can actually pass this US political quiz! Are you ready to find out if you've got what it takes? Take these 12 quiz questions and find out!
Question 1/12
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What determines the amount of electoral votes each state gets?
The number of senators and representatives
Every 100,000 residents in the state's population
Each $1 contributed into income tax
Question 2/12
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Which two states split electoral votes by congressional district?
Delaware and Missouri
Maine and Nebraska
Iowa and New Hampshire
Question 3/12
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True or false: When casting your vote, you’re actually voting for an “elector."
True
False
Question 4/12
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Who votes in a contingent election?
The senate
The supreme court
The house of representatives
Question 5/12
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Why does the Electoral College exist?
To prevent states with large populations from holding too much power
To prevent the poor and uneducated from influencing election outcomes
To protect the federal government from corruption
Question 6/12
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How many total electoral votes are there?
412
507
538
Question 7/12
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Which state has the MOST electoral votes?
New York
Florida
They have the same amount
Question 8/12
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True or false: Elections only happen on leap years.
True
False
Question 9/12
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What is the highest law of the US government?
The constitution
The bill of rights
The amendments
Question 10/12
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How many years was Franklin D. Roosevelt president?
8
12
6
Question 11/12
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Which state has more congressman?
Hawaii
Alaska
They have the same amount
Question 12/12
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How many members make up the House of Representatives?
435
386
100
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C+, Quiz Fail
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Congratulations, you proved yourself to be one smart American! You know this nation's political system and political history like so few Americans actually do. You understand that knowing how your country works is of the utmost importance. Go you!
B+, Political Quiz Pass
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You might just be one of the smartest Americans in the whole country! You know your politics and political history better than just about anyone. From the electoral college and congress to presidential terms and history, you know the things that every red blooded American should!
A+, Political Quiz Expert
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Right!
1
What determines the amount of electoral votes each state gets?
The number of senators and representatives
Every 100,000 residents in the state's population
Each $1 contributed into income tax
2
Which two states split electoral votes by congressional district?
Delaware and Missouri
Maine and Nebraska
Iowa and New Hampshire
3
True or false: When casting your vote, you’re actually voting for an “elector."
True
False
4
Who votes in a contingent election?
The senate
The supreme court
The house of representatives
5
Why does the Electoral College exist?
To prevent states with large populations from holding too much power
To prevent the poor and uneducated from influencing election outcomes
To protect the federal government from corruption
6
How many total electoral votes are there?
412
507
538
7
Which state has the MOST electoral votes?
New York
Florida
They have the same amount
8
True or false: Elections only happen on leap years.
True
False
9
What is the highest law of the US government?
The constitution
The bill of rights
The amendments
10
How many years was Franklin D. Roosevelt president?
8
12
6
11
Which state has more congressman?
Hawaii
Alaska
They have the same amount
12
How many members make up the House of Representatives?
435
386
100
