PBI-Manatt Quiz: Electoral Insights

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Electoral Insights

Ellen Shiau, Ph.D. & Randi Aho

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1. In 48 states and Washington, D.C., the winner of the popular vote receives all the electoral votes for that state. Which two states assign their electors using a proportional system?

Maine and Vermont

Maine and Nebraska

Nebraska and North Carolina

Wisconsin and Florida

2. How many of the 538 electoral votes does a candidate need to win the U.S. Presidency?

435

355

270

A plurality of votes

3. Which of the following is not a battleground state this election cycle?

Pennsylvania

Michigan

North Carolina

New Hampshire

4. Which of the following groups had the largest increase in voter turnout in 2020 compared to 2016?

Asian American voters

African American voters

Latina/o voters

White voters

5. College and university students participated in the 2020 election in record-breaking numbers. What was Cal State LA’s student voter participation rate in 2020?

Approximately 63 percent

Approximately 65 percent

Approximately 67 percent

Approximately 72 percent

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