How Can the Number of Electoral Votes in a State

question 67

Multiple Choice

How can the number of electoral votes in a state be changed?

• A) Electoral votes are assigned by the U.S. Constitution and cannot be changed.
• B) Each state legislature has the power to change its allotment of electoral votes.
• C) The census is taken every 10 years and significant population shifts between states will lead to reapportionment of the 538 total electoral votes between states.
• D) To add electoral votes, the U.S. Constitution must be amended.
• E) The electoral votes proportionally represent the popular vote from each state so will change as it changes.

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