ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

FEDERAL RESERVE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the number of electoral votes for each state based on?
A
Population
B
Congressional Representation
C
Number of registered voters in the state
D
How long that state has been part of the United States.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Each state is entitled to a number of electors equal to that state’s representation in Congress (Senate + House). Since each state has two senators and at least one Representative, every state has at least three electors. Currently California has the largest number of electors: 55.

Detailed explanation-2: -Direct election is a system of choosing political officeholders in which the voters directly cast ballots for the persons or political party that they desire to see elected. The method by which the winner or winners of a direct election are chosen depends upon the electoral system used.

Detailed explanation-3: -These states, and their number of electoral votes are: California (55), Texas (38), Florida (29), New York (29), Illinois (20), Pennsylvania (20), Ohio (18), Georgia (16), Michigan (16), North Carolina (15), and New Jersey (14).

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