Choose the statements that correctly describe the Electoral College.
1. Not all states get the same number of electoral votes.
2. There are 538 members of the Electoral College.
3. Members of Congress are part of the Electoral College.
4. To become President, a candidate MUST get a majority of the electoral votes.
5. A candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win an election.
6. The Electoral College is used the elect all national government offices.
1 - amount of electoral votes depends on population 2 - yes there are 4 - yes, thats why the college is such a big deal 5 - yes, without 270 it goes to a board and eventually to the house of reps So 1, 2, 4, and 5.
