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?

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

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

   Use the picture in question 1.

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

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

   Use the picture in question 1.

   • 10
   • 73
   • 2
   • 4
5. 4.

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

   Use the picture in question 1.

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

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

   Use the picture in question 1.

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

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

   Use the picture in question 1.

   • No; a majority was 270
   • Yes; 99 was the most votes
   • Yes; a majority was 84
   • No; a majority was 131
8. 7.

   Who won the second House vote, Pia asks?

   Use the picture in question 1.

   • William H. Crawford, with 4 states
   • Andrew Jackson, with 7 states
   • John Quincy Adams, with 13 states
   • Henry Clay, with 37 votes
9. 8.

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

   Use the picture in question 1.

   • 99
   • 538
   • 261
   • 131
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.

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