The number of Electoral College seats per state is determined primarily by option 2: by the total number of House and Senate representatives. Each state receives a number of electoral votes equal to the sum of its Senators (always 2) and its Representatives in the House, which varies based on the state's population. This means that the total number of electoral votes for each state is based on its representation in Congress.
How is the number of Electoral College seats per state determined?
1. by the number of party delegates assigned to the state
2. by the total number of House and Senate representatives
3. by the traditional number assigned under the 12th Amendment
4. by giving each state two seats
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