How elections work, and how the Electoral College chooses a president

Grade 8 Social Studies Worksheet - Challenge Me

Circle the best answer.

2. 1.

   In 1800, why did no one win outright, Ari asks?

   • Congress refused to count the votes
   • Jefferson and Burr tied with 73
   • Adams won 73 votes
   • Too few electors cast their votes
3. 2.

   Who chose the President after the 1800 tie, Bo asks?

   Use the picture in question 1.

   • The Senate
   • The House of Representatives
   • A new popular vote held across the country
   • The Supreme Court
4. 3.

   In the first House vote, how many delegations chose Jefferson, Esme asks?

   Use the picture in question 1.

   • 2
   • 73
   • 10
   • 4
5. 4.

   By the 12th Amendment line, what must a winner have, Kira asks?

   Use the picture in question 1.

   • The Senate's approval
   • Votes from three different states
   • More votes than any other one person
   • A majority of the electors appointed
6. 5.

   With no majority, how many names may the House choose among, by the line, Luz asks?

   Use the picture in question 1.

   • Up to three
   • Each person voted for
   • Five
   • Two
7. 6.

   Why did the 12th Amendment matter after 1800, Milo asks?

   Use the picture in question 1.

   • It let the Senate pick the President
   • Electors now voted for the two offices separately
   • It ended the Electoral College
   • It gave the District of Columbia 3 electors
8. 7.

   In 1824, did Jackson's 99 votes reach a majority, Noah asks?

   Use the picture in question 1.

   • Yes; 99 was the most votes
   • No; a majority was 131
   • Yes; a majority was 84
   • No; a majority was 270
9. 8.

   In 1824, how many electoral votes did the four candidates get together, Ren asks?

   Use the picture in question 1.

   • 538
   • 131
   • 261
   • 99
10. 9.

    A note says, 'In 1824 the candidate with the most electoral votes became President.' What fix does Tala make?

    Use the picture in question 1.

    • Keep it; the note is right
    • Say that the Senate chose Jackson
    • Change 1824 to 1800
    • Jackson led, but the House chose Adams
11. 10.

    Which claim about 1800 and 1824 is careful, Zee asks?

    Use the picture in question 1.

    • Both used today's 538 electors
    • Both had a clear electoral majority
    • Both times, the House chose the President
    • Both times, the Senate chose the President