Zach Gibson/Getty Images

Test Your Knowledge of the Electoral College

Are you a master of how a president is chosen?

Bill Gibson

En español

Published August 24, 2020

8 Questions

Test Your Knowledge of the Electoral College

[ {
  "question" : "How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the presidential election?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "250",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "320",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "270",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "",
  "hint" : "",
  "hintLink" : "",
  "questionImgCaption" : "",
  "questionImgCredit" : ""
}, {
  "question" : "In all but two states the winner of the popular vote statewide gets all the electoral college votes. Which two states do not have that winner-takes-all system?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Delaware and Wyoming",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Maine and Nebraska",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "Pennsylvania and Maine",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "",
  "hint" : "",
  "hintLink" : "",
  "questionImgCaption" : "",
  "questionImgCredit" : ""
}, {
  "question" : "If no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes, how is the president elected?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "By a vote of state delegations in the House of Representatives",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "By another election",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "By a recount",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "House members would vote by state, and a candidate would have to win a majority of the representatives’ votes in a majority of the states to become president.",
  "hint" : "",
  "hintLink" : "",
  "questionImgCaption" : "",
  "questionImgCredit" : ""
}, {
  "question" : "What is the fewest number of states that could elect a president?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "12",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "18",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "23",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "The fewest number of states whose electoral college votes would equal the 270 needed to win the presidency is 12.",
  "hint" : "",
  "hintLink" : "",
  "questionImgCaption" : "",
  "questionImgCredit" : ""
}, {
  "question" : "True or false: A state’s electoral votes are determined by the number of representatives and senators it has in Congress.",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "True",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "False",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "",
  "hint" : "",
  "hintLink" : "",
  "questionImgCaption" : "",
  "questionImgCredit" : ""
}, {
  "question" : "The size of a state’s congressional delegation is determined by its …",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Geographic area",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Number of registered voters",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Population",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "",
  "hint" : "",
  "hintLink" : "",
  "questionImgCaption" : "",
  "questionImgCredit" : ""
}, {
  "question" : "Which state has the most electoral votes?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "California",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "Florida",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Texas",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "California has 55 electoral votes, one for each of its 53 congressional districts and one for each U.S. senator. California is the country’s most populous state.",
  "hint" : "",
  "hintLink" : "",
  "questionImgCaption" : "",
  "questionImgCredit" : ""
}, {
  "question" : "Since 1900, which presidential victor won the fewest states?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "George W. Bush",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "John F. Kennedy",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "William Howard Taft",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Woodrow Wilson",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "John F. Kennedy, who won only 23 states. Kennedy won several of the country’s most populous states, including New York, Pennsylvania and Texas. He received 303 electoral college votes (270 are required to be elected)",
  "hint" : "",
  "hintLink" : "",
  "questionImgCaption" : "",
  "questionImgCredit" : ""
} ]

Quiz Progress

0 Correct

0 Incorrect

get help and give help through AARP Community Connections

Caption for quiz image

Credit for quiz image

NEED A HINT?

CLOSE HINT

CORRECT

INCORRECT

Answer:

Test Your Knowledge of the Electoral College

0 Correct

0 Incorrect

Score:

For more information on the election, visit aarp.org/election2020.

Oops...something went wrong. Please log out and log back in to continue.

AARP Membership

$12 for your first year when you sign up for Automatic Renewal

Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine.

Join Now

AARP VALUE &

MEMBER BENEFITS

See All

MEMBERS ONLY

Restaurants

Denny's

15% off dine-in and pickup orders

Learn More

See more Restaurants offers >

{"hideCategory":false,"useAlternateLanguage":false,"headlineIconAltText":"","listItems":[{"categoryTitle":"Restaurants","categoryUrl":"/membership/benefits/restaurants/","categoryDeeplinkParam":"restaurants","isLimitedTimeOffer":false,"offerJson":{"dbr_offer_id":"e03efdb50831c9b6711f553d8fdfb915","source_name":"Denny\u0027s","offer_title":"15% Off Your Check","offer_description":"\u003cp\u003eMembers save 15% on their checks every day—including diner classics and breakfast items. Maximum discount not to exceed $10.\u003c/p\u003e","offer_short_description":"15% off dine-in and pickup orders","category_list":"restaurants","subcategory_list":"","tags":[{"tagID":"dbr:restaurants","title":"Restaurants","name":"restaurants","deeplink_url":"/membership/benefits/restaurants/","deeplink_param_value":"restaurants","get_offers_url":"/etc/aarp/dbr/ws.api/offers/restaurants.json","sub_tags":[]}],"vertical_image_url":"/content/dam/aarp/benefits_discounts/providers/dennys/258x334-dennys-all-american-grand-slam-breakfast.jpg","image_url":"/content/dam/aarp/benefits_discounts/providers/dennys/1140x641-dennys-all-american-grand-slam-breakfast.jpg","advertisement_flag":"","advertisement_sort_order":"","merchant_phone":"","merchant_phone_label":"","howto_redeem":"Learn More","howto_redeem_url":"https://www.dennys.com/#aarp-members","howto_redeem_expired":"Renew to Learn More","howto_redeem_expired_link":"https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew","howto_redeem_non_member":"Join to Learn More","howto_redeem_non_member_link":"https://secure.aarp.org/applications/membershipChallenge/showChallengeForm.action?appName\u003daccount","howto_redeem_anonymous":"Join to Learn More","howto_redeem_anonymous_link":"https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid\u003dUASMBP1\u0026intcmp\u003dEWHERE-MBCHAE-LP-MMA-JOIN","howto_redeem_desc":"Present your AARP membership card with your check, or mention your AARP membership number over the phone for pick-up orders.","member_exclusive_flag":"no","offer_type":"EverGreen","hideLeavingAARP":"","interstitial_desc":"You\u0027ll leave AARP.org and go to the website of a trusted provider. The provider\u0027s terms, conditions, and policies apply.","dbr_offer_type":"discount","restrictions":"\u003cp\u003eAARP commercial member benefits are provided by third parties, not by AARP or its affiliates. Providers pay a royalty fee to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. Some provider offers are subject to change and may have restrictions.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable only to current AARP members and at participating restaurants. Excludes alcoholic beverages, Everyday Value Slam, Super Slam, merchandise, gift cards, and orders made online. Not stackable or combinable with Original Grand Slam promotions or any other offers or promotions. Maximum discount not to exceed $10.00.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease check \u003ca data-overlay-msg\u003d\"AARP.Everywhere.LeavingModal.drawOverlay(this,\u0027\u0027,/content/dam/content-fragments/aarp-org/en/dbr/offers/Restaurants/dennys-10003/dennys-10003-disclosure.html,\u0027\u0027,\u0027You are now leaving AARP.org and going to a website that is not operated by AARP. A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply.\u0027);return false;\" data-default-element-msg\u003d\"AARP.Everywhere.LeavingModal.drawOverlay(this,\u0027\u0027,/content/dam/content-fragments/aarp-org/en/dbr/offers/Restaurants/dennys-10003/dennys-10003-disclosure.html,\u0027\u0027,\u0027You are now leaving AARP.org and going to a website that is not operated by AARP. A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply.\u0027);return false;\" data-displayoverlay\u003d\"displayOverlay\" title\u003d\"Denny\u0027s Website\" rel\u003d\"noreferrer\" href\u003d\"https://locations.dennys.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eDenny\u0027s website\u003c/a\u003e to verify location information.\u003c/p\u003e","lto_daysleft_start_control":30,"is_redeemable_in_person":"true","is_redeemable_only_in_person":true,"state_blacklist":[],"offer_timing":"anytime","line_of_business":"ASI discounts","asi_category":"ASI Restaurants","analytics_brand":"Denny\u0027s","analytics_offerid":"dennys-10003","howto_redeem_already_registered_anon":"Member Log In","howto_redeem_already_registered_anon_link":"https://login.aarp.org/online-community/loginform.action","howto_redeem_already_registered_nonmember":"Link your membership","howto_redeem_already_registered_nonmember_link":"https://secure.aarp.org/applications/membershipChallenge/showChallengeForm.action?appName\u003daccount","offer_keywords":["Members","Benefits","Discounts","dennys","Denny\u0027s","restaurants","meals","Denny\u0027s","dennys","denny\u0027s savings","denny\u0027s discounts","denny\u0027s discount","denny\u0027s deals","denny\u0027s deal","denny\u0027s benefits","denny\u0027s benefit","dennys savings","dennys discounts","dennys discount","dennys deals","dennys deal","dennys benefits","dennys benefit","breakfast deals","breakfast deal","breakfast discounts","breakfast discount","breakfast restaurant","breakfast","pancakes","pancake","waffles","waffle","coffee","restaurant","restaurants","restaurant savings","restaurant discounts","restaurant discount","restaurant deals","restaurant deal","restaurant benefits","restaurant benefit","food discounts","discounts on food","dinner discounts","chain restaurants","24 hour restaurant","diner","pick-up order discount"],"offer_keywords_spanish":["Denny\u0027s","dennys","restaurantes","comidas","descuentos","socios","beneficios","ahorros en denny\u0027s","descuentos de denny\u0027s","ofertas de denny\u0027s","beneficios de denny\u0027s","ahorros en dennys","descuentos de dennys","oferta de dennys","beneficios de dennys","oferta de desayuno","descuento de desayuno","desayuno","panqueques","wafles","café","restaurantes","ahorros en restaurantes","descuentos de restaurantes","descuento de restaurante","ofertas de restaurante","oferta de restaurante","beneficio de restaurante","beneficios de restaurante","descuentos de comida","descuento de comida","descuentos de comidas","descuentos de cena","cadenas de restaurantes","restaurantes de 24 horas","cafetería","Descuento en pedidos para recoger la comida"],"provider_logo":"/content/dam/aarp/benefits_discounts/providers/dennys/640x365-dennys-logo-new-jan-2023.png","provider_logo_alt_text":"Red Denny\u0027s logo","provider_logo_cdn_uri":"https://cdn.aarp.net/content/dam/aarp/benefits_discounts/providers/dennys/640x365-dennys-logo-new-jan-2023.imgcache.rev94082a2e044b552cd30b48b37ed08770.png","provider_logo_width":"640","provider_logo_height":"365","enable_utm_parameters":"","append_aid_paramter":"","lto_model_heading":"Limited Time Member Offers","lto_advertisement":"Member Exclusive Advertisement","ty_socialMissionFlag":"true","deeplink_param_value":"dennys-10003","howto_redeem_2":"Learn More","howto_redeem_already_registered_nonmember_label":"Already a member?","howto_redeem_already_registered_anon_label":"Already a member?","image_alt_text":"scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, bacon strips, sausage links, hash browns, 4 pieces of white bread toast","image_title":"Denny\u0027s","image_cdn_uri":"https://cdn.aarp.net/content/dam/aarp/benefits_discounts/providers/dennys/1140x641-dennys-all-american-grand-slam-breakfast.imgcache.rev33fc8ef01911ba91c74ea72c6cec8cfa.jpg","tab_label_offer_details":"Details","tab_label_restrictions":"Disclosures","geoloc_tab_label":"Locations","disclaimer_label":"","geoloc_provider_legal_info":"You will leave AARP.org and go to the website of a trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions, and policies apply.","geoloc_miles_label_text":"Miles","geoloc_show_results_within_label_text":"Show results within","geoloc_see_more_button_text":"See More","geoloc_find_location_label":"Find a Location","geoloc_total_results_label":"Result(s)","geoloc_no_results_view_message":"There are no locations within a 100 mile radius. Please try another location","geoloc_tab_hint_text":"Enter an address, city, or ZIP","geoloc_mobile_list_cta":"LIST VIEW","geoloc_mobile_list_cta_url":"","geoloc_mobile_map_cta":"MAP VIEW","geoloc_mobile_map_cta_url":"","geoloc_provider_link_cta_url":"","geoloc_experience_type":"full_location","ty_ctaText":"Continue","geoloc_hide_tab":"false","ty_interstitialText":"Thanks for visiting aarp.org! Come back again to check out all of the AARP Member Benefits and unlock the full power of membership.","howto_redeem_label":"How to Access","ty_interstitialDesc":"Come back again to check out all of the AARP Member Benefits and unlock the full power of membership.","ty_cancelText":"Cancel","ty_interstitialTitle":"Thanks for visiting aarp.org!","lto_daysleft":"Days Left","provider_logo_title":"Red Denny\u0027s logo","geoloc_hide_see_more_button":"false","geoloc_provider_link_cta":"Learn more about this benefit by visiting the provider website","offer_page_path":"/benefits-discounts/all/dennys-10003/","redemption_content":"","show_phone_number_above_cta":"","restrictions_label":"Disclosures","show_state_availability":"","state_availability_text":"SEE AVAILABILITY IN YOUR STATE","hideRestrictionsTab":"","ltos":[]},"parentOfferJson":{}}]}
MEMBERS ONLY

Travel

AARP Travel Center Powered by Expedia: Vacation Packages

$50 gift card of your choice when booking any flight package

Learn More

See more Travel offers >

{"hideCategory":false,"useAlternateLanguage":false,"headlineIconAltText":"","listItems":[{"categoryTitle":"Travel","categoryUrl":"/membership/benefits/travel/","categoryDeeplinkParam":"travel","isLimitedTimeOffer":false,"offerJson":{"dbr_offer_id":"9867449926dbcd7ce676d5e8172fea1f","source_name":"AARP Travel Center Powered by Expedia: Vacation Packages","offer_title":"$50 Gift Card When Booking Any Flight Package","offer_description":"\u003cp\u003eMembers get a $50 gift card of their choice when they book any flight package, exclusively through the AARP Travel Center Powered by Expedia.*\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","offer_short_description":"$50 gift card of your choice when booking any flight package","category_list":"travel","subcategory_list":"travel-flightsandvacationpackages","tags":[{"tagID":"dbr:travel","title":"Travel","name":"travel","deeplink_url":"/membership/benefits/travel/","deeplink_param_value":"travel","get_offers_url":"/etc/aarp/dbr/ws.api/offers/travel.json","sub_tags":[{"tagID":"dbr:travel/flightsandvacationpackages","title":"Flights \u0026 Vacation Packages","name":"flightsandvacationpackages","deeplink_url":"/membership/benefits/flights/","deeplink_param_value":"travel-flightsandvacationpackages","get_offers_url":"/etc/aarp/dbr/ws.api/offers/travel-flightsandvacationpackages.json"}]}],"vertical_image_url":"/content/dam/aarp/benefits_discounts/providers/expedia/258x334-expedia-couple-walking-beach-resort.jpg","image_url":"/content/dam/aarp/benefits_discounts/providers/expedia/1140x641-expedia-couple-walking-beach-resort.jpg","advertisement_flag":"","advertisement_sort_order":"","merchant_phone":"1-800-675-4318","merchant_phone_label":"or, call the AARP Travel Center Powered by Expedia for assistance with booking at ","howto_redeem":"Learn More","howto_redeem_url":"https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid?MDPCID\u003dUS.TPS.AARP.CONTENT-MODAL.PACKAGE","howto_redeem_expired":"Renew to Learn More","howto_redeem_expired_link":"https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew","howto_redeem_non_member":"Join to Learn More","howto_redeem_non_member_link":"https://secure.aarp.org/applications/membershipChallenge/showChallengeForm.action?appName\u003daccount","howto_redeem_anonymous":"Join to Learn More","howto_redeem_anonymous_link":"https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid\u003dUASMBP1\u0026intcmp\u003dEWHERE-MBCHAE-LP-MMA-JOIN","howto_redeem_desc":"Booking can be completed through the AARP Travel Center Powered by Expedia, or by phone.","member_exclusive_flag":"no","offer_type":"EverGreen","hideLeavingAARP":"","interstitial_desc":"You\u0027ll leave AARP.org and go to the website of a trusted provider. The provider\u0027s terms, conditions, and policies apply.","dbr_offer_type":"discount","restrictions":"\u003cp\u003eAARP commercial member benefits are provided by third parties, not by AARP or its affiliates. Providers pay a royalty fee to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. Some provider offers are subject to change and may have restrictions.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*Terms and conditions:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo qualify, you must book a “Flight Package Trip” (meaning, a trip which includes a flight and at least one of a hotel stay or rental car booked together) through the package booking option of the AARP Travel Center powered by Expedia (\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.expedia-aarp.com/\" title\u003d\"AARP Travel Center powered by Expedia\" data-overlay-msg\u003d\"AARP.Everywhere.LeavingModal.drawOverlay(this,\u0027\u0027,/content/dam/content-fragments/aarp-org/en/dbr/offers/Travel/Flights-Vacation-Packages/aarp-travel-center-powered-by-expedia-vacation-packages/aarp-travel-center-powered-by-expedia-vacation-packages-disclosure.html,\u0027\u0027,\u0027You are now leaving AARP.org and going to a website that is not operated by AARP. A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply.\u0027);return false;\"\u003ehttps://www.expedia-aarp.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/u\u003e). One $50 Gift Card will be distributed per Flight Package Trip regardless of the number of passengers on such booking, and redemption information will be sent to the email address provided to the AARP Travel Center powered by Expedia when booking your Flight Package Trip. Canceled Flight Package Trips will be excluded. Gift Card will be delivered pursuant to the Redemption Instructions by Tango Card, Inc. You will receive your gift card within a week of your travel start date. You understand and agree that Expedia may share your contact information with Tango Card, Inc. solely for the purposes of enabling redemption of the $50 Gift Card. Additionally, Expedia and/or AARP reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify you, if it finds you to be acting in violation of the Terms \u0026amp; Conditions of\u0026nbsp;\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.expedia-aarp.com/\" title\u003d\"AARP Travel Center powered by Expedia\" data-overlay-msg\u003d\"AARP.Everywhere.LeavingModal.drawOverlay(this,\u0027\u0027,/content/dam/content-fragments/aarp-org/en/dbr/offers/Travel/Flights-Vacation-Packages/aarp-travel-center-powered-by-expedia-vacation-packages/aarp-travel-center-powered-by-expedia-vacation-packages-disclosure.html,\u0027\u0027,\u0027You are now leaving AARP.org and going to a website that is not operated by AARP. A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply.\u0027);return false;\"\u003ehttps://www.expedia-aarp.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/u\u003e, this program, or in a fraudulent or deceptive manner. Expedia and/or AARP may cancel this promotion at any time for any reason.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReward Link is managed by Tango Card, Inc. Reward Links expire on the date stated on the Gift Card and are valid within the USA only. Reward Links are issued to Reward Recipient without charge for loyalty, award, or promotional purposes, and are not sold to consumers. Your Reward Link balance may be redeemed for national gift cards and can be accessed at any time by clicking the Reward Link URL. Gift Card can only be redeemed by the Reward Recipient; Gift Card cannot be transferred, sold or exchanged. All redemptions are final. Reward Link balances from different programs cannot be combined. No fees apply to Reward Link. Please treat like cash. Please view our full terms of service at \u003ca title\u003d\"Please view our full terms of service at https://www.rewardsgenius.com/reward-link-terms-of-service\" href\u003d\"https://www.rewardsgenius.com/reward-link-terms-of-service\" data-overlay-msg\u003d\"AARP.Everywhere.LeavingModal.drawOverlay(this,\u0027\u0027,/content/dam/content-fragments/aarp-org/en/dbr/offers/Travel/Flights-Vacation-Packages/aarp-travel-center-powered-by-expedia-vacation-packages/aarp-travel-center-powered-by-expedia-vacation-packages-disclosure.html,\u0027\u0027,\u0027You are now leaving AARP.org and going to a website that is not operated by AARP. A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply.\u0027);return false;\" target\u003d\"_blank\" data-default-element-msg\u003d\"AARP.Everywhere.LeavingModal.drawOverlay(this,\u0027\u0027,/content/dam/content-fragments/aarp-org/en/dbr/offers/Travel/Flights-Vacation-Packages/aarp-travel-center-powered-by-expedia-vacation-packages/aarp-travel-center-powered-by-expedia-vacation-packages-disclosure.html,\u0027\u0027,\u0027You are now leaving AARP.org and going to a website that is not operated by AARP. A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply.\u0027);return false;\" data-displayoverlay\u003d\"displayOverlay\" rel\u003d\"noreferrer\"\u003ehttps://www.rewardsgenius.com/reward-link-terms-of-service\u003c/a\u003e. Use of this Reward constitutes acceptance of the Reward Link terms of service. Separate terms and conditions apply after Reward Link redemption based on merchant selected for redemption.\u003c/p\u003e","lto_daysleft_start_control":30,"is_redeemable_in_person":"false","is_redeemable_only_in_person":false,"state_blacklist":[],"offer_timing":"anytime","line_of_business":"ASI discounts","asi_category":"ASI Travel","analytics_brand":"Expedia | AARP Travel Center Powered by Expedia: Vacation Packages","analytics_offerid":"aarp-travel-center-powered-by-expedia-vacation-packages","howto_redeem_already_registered_anon":"Member Log In","howto_redeem_already_registered_anon_link":"https://login.aarp.org/online-community/loginform.action","howto_redeem_already_registered_nonmember":"Link your membership","howto_redeem_already_registered_nonmember_link":"https://secure.aarp.org/applications/membershipChallenge/showChallengeForm.action?appName\u003daccount","offer_keywords":["aarp benefits","aarp discounts","expedia vacation packages","vacation discounts","flight savings"],"offer_keywords_spanish":["Beneficios de aarp","Descuentos de AARP","Paquetes de vacaciones de Expedia","Descuentos para las vacaciones","Ahorros en vuelos"],"provider_logo":"/content/dam/aarp/benefits_discounts/providers/expedia/640x334-expedia-travel-center-new-logo.png","provider_logo_alt_text":"AARP Travel Center Powered by Expedia logo","provider_logo_cdn_uri":"https://cdn.aarp.net/content/dam/aarp/benefits_discounts/providers/expedia/640x334-expedia-travel-center-new-logo.imgcache.rev2df54f0afcd5adf896fc9f3af97544f8.png","provider_logo_width":"640","provider_logo_height":"334","enable_utm_parameters":"","append_aid_paramter":"","lto_model_heading":"Limited Time Member Offers","lto_advertisement":"Member Exclusive Advertisement","ty_socialMissionFlag":"true","deeplink_param_value":"aarp-travel-center-powered-by-expedia-vacation-packages","howto_redeem_2":"Learn More","howto_redeem_already_registered_nonmember_label":"Already a member?","howto_redeem_already_registered_anon_label":"Already a member?","image_alt_text":"","image_title":"A happy couple in white summer clothing on vacation walks along a wooden pier over tropical, turquoise ocean in the Maldives, Indian Ocean","image_cdn_uri":"https://cdn.aarp.net/content/dam/aarp/benefits_discounts/providers/expedia/1140x641-expedia-couple-walking-beach-resort.imgcache.rev12bf6aeda2658c46918b9f9e0000093d.jpg","tab_label_offer_details":"Details","tab_label_restrictions":"Disclosures","geoloc_tab_label":"Locations","disclaimer_label":"","geoloc_provider_legal_info":"","geoloc_miles_label_text":"Miles","geoloc_show_results_within_label_text":"Show results within","geoloc_see_more_button_text":"See More","geoloc_find_location_label":"Find a Location","geoloc_total_results_label":"Result(s)","geoloc_no_results_view_message":"There are no locations within a 100 mile radius. Please try another location","geoloc_tab_hint_text":"Enter an address, city, or ZIP","geoloc_mobile_list_cta":"LIST VIEW","geoloc_mobile_list_cta_url":"","geoloc_mobile_map_cta":"MAP VIEW","geoloc_mobile_map_cta_url":"","geoloc_provider_link_cta_url":"","geoloc_experience_type":"","ty_ctaText":"Continue","geoloc_hide_tab":"true","ty_interstitialText":"Thanks for visiting aarp.org! Come back again to check out all of the AARP Member Benefits and unlock the full power of membership.","howto_redeem_label":"How to Access","ty_interstitialDesc":"Come back again to check out all of the AARP Member Benefits and unlock the full power of membership.","ty_cancelText":"Cancel","ty_interstitialTitle":"Thanks for visiting aarp.org!","lto_daysleft":"Days Left","provider_logo_title":"AARP Travel Center Powered by Expedia logo","geoloc_hide_see_more_button":"false","geoloc_provider_link_cta":"","offer_page_path":"/benefits-discounts/all/aarp-travel-center-powered-by-expedia-vacation-packages/","redemption_content":"","show_phone_number_above_cta":"","restrictions_label":"Disclosures","show_state_availability":"","state_availability_text":"SEE AVAILABILITY IN YOUR STATE","hideRestrictionsTab":"","ltos":[]},"parentOfferJson":{}}]}
MEMBERS ONLY

Shopping & Groceries

Walmart+

$20 off a Walmart+ annual membership

Learn More

See more Shopping & Groceries offers >

{"hideCategory":false,"useAlternateLanguage":false,"headlineIconAltText":"","listItems":[{"categoryTitle":"Shopping \u0026 Groceries","categoryUrl":"/membership/benefits/shopping/","categoryDeeplinkParam":"shoppingandgroceries","isLimitedTimeOffer":false,"offerJson":{"dbr_offer_id":"7f4447adb7555c2ffaafcb74153bb941","source_name":"Walmart+","offer_title":"$20 Off a Walmart+ Annual Membership","offer_description":"\u003cp\u003eMembers save $20 off every year of their Walmart+ annual membership. Walmart+ members receive free delivery from store, free shipping with no order minimum, video streaming with Paramount+, gas savings and so much more.\u003c/p\u003e","offer_short_description":"$20 off a Walmart+ annual membership","category_list":"shoppingandgroceries,homeandfamily","subcategory_list":"","tags":[{"tagID":"dbr:shoppingandgroceries","title":"Shopping \u0026 Groceries","name":"shoppingandgroceries","deeplink_url":"/membership/benefits/shopping/","deeplink_param_value":"shoppingandgroceries","get_offers_url":"/etc/aarp/dbr/ws.api/offers/shoppingandgroceries.json","sub_tags":[]},{"tagID":"dbr:homeandfamily","title":"Home \u0026 Real Estate","name":"homeandfamily","deeplink_url":"/membership/benefits/home-life/","deeplink_param_value":"homeandfamily","get_offers_url":"/etc/aarp/dbr/ws.api/offers/homeandfamily.json","sub_tags":[]}],"vertical_image_url":"/content/dam/aarp/benefits_discounts/providers/walmart/walmartplus/258x334-full-walmart-yellow-white-grocery-bag-on-kitchen-island.jpg","image_url":"/content/dam/aarp/benefits_discounts/providers/walmart/walmartplus/1140x641-full-walmart-yellow-white-grocery-bag-on-kitchen-island.jpg","advertisement_flag":"","advertisement_sort_order":"","merchant_phone":"1-800-924-9206","merchant_phone_label":" or, call Walmart at","howto_redeem":"Learn More","howto_redeem_url":"https://aarp.info/aarpwalmartbnft","howto_redeem_expired":"Renew to Learn More","howto_redeem_expired_link":"https://secure.aarp.org/applications/user/vendor/acctConfirm?request_locale\u003den\u0026vn\u003dwalmart","howto_redeem_non_member":"Join to Learn More","howto_redeem_non_member_link":"https://secure.aarp.org/applications/user/vendor/acctConfirm?request_locale\u003den\u0026vn\u003dwalmart","howto_redeem_anonymous":"Join to Learn More","howto_redeem_anonymous_link":"https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid\u003dUMBC194\u0026offer\u003dwlm\u0026vn\u003dwalmart\u0026referrer\u003dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fplus%2Fpartnerenroll%3FprogramName%3Daarp%26programId%3Daarp%26mid%3DpromoCode","howto_redeem_desc":"Once on the Walmart+ page, click ‘Get Started’ to sign into an existing Walmart+ account or create a new account.","member_exclusive_flag":"yes","offer_type":"EverGreen","hideLeavingAARP":"","interstitial_desc":"You\u0027ll leave AARP.org and go to the website of a trusted provider. The provider\u0027s terms, conditions, and policies apply.","dbr_offer_type":"discount","restrictions":"\u003cp\u003eAARP commercial member benefits are provided by third parties, not by AARP or its affiliates. Providers pay a royalty fee to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. Some provider offers are subject to change and may have restrictions.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFree delivery from store\u003c/b\u003e: $35 order min. Restrictions apply. \u003cb\u003eFree shipping\u003c/b\u003e:\u0026nbsp;Excludes most Marketplace items, freight \u0026amp; certain location surcharges. \u003cb\u003eParamount+\u003c/b\u003e:\u0026nbsp;Paramount+ Essential plan only, separate registration required.\u0026nbsp;Fuel discount varies by location and station.\u0026nbsp;Subject to change.\u0026nbsp; Subject to confirmation of your AARP membership on an annual basis. This offer is not available to the following W+ members: paused, W+ Assist, W+ Student and W+ members participating in a third-party offer with an indefinite end date. By redeeming this offer, you agree that upon annual confirmation of your AARP membership, your W+ plan will auto-renew with Walmart for $78/year plus applicable taxes to your selected payment method (or any other payment method on file if the selected payment method is not available) until you cancel. Otherwise, your W+ plan will auto-renew for $98/year plus applicable taxes. Current W+ trial members, your discounted W+ membership starts when you redeem this promotion. Current W+ paid members and W+ members in a complimentary term, your discounted W+ membership starts when your current billing cycle/current complimentary term ends. Contact Walmart Customer Care or visit your W+ Account to cancel. See Walmart+ Terms of Use for full terms.\u003c/p\u003e","lto_daysleft_start_control":30,"is_redeemable_in_person":"false","is_redeemable_only_in_person":false,"state_blacklist":[],"offer_timing":"anytime","line_of_business":"ASI discounts","asi_category":"ASI Shopping","analytics_brand":"Walmart+","analytics_offerid":"walmartplus","howto_redeem_already_registered_anon":"Already a Member? Log In","howto_redeem_already_registered_anon_link":"https://secure.aarp.org/applications/user/vendor/acctConfirm?request_locale\u003den\u0026vn\u003dwalmart","howto_redeem_already_registered_nonmember":"Link Your Membership","howto_redeem_already_registered_nonmember_link":"https://secure.aarp.org/applications/membershipChallenge/showChallengeForm.action?referrer\u003dhttps%3A%2F%2Fsecure.aarp.org%2Fapplications%2Fuser%2Fvendor%2FacctConfirm%3Frequest_locale%3Den%26vn%3Dwalmart","offer_keywords":["online shopping savings","retail shopping deals","home entertainment discounts","aarp discounts","aarp benefits"],"offer_keywords_spanish":["ahorros en compras en línea","ofertas en compras al por menor","descuentos en entretenimiento para el hogar","Descuentos de AARP","Beneficios de AARP"],"provider_logo":"/content/dam/aarp/benefits_discounts/providers/walmart/walmartplus/walmartplus-logo.png","provider_logo_alt_text":"Walmart+","provider_logo_cdn_uri":"https://cdn.aarp.net/content/dam/aarp/benefits_discounts/providers/walmart/walmartplus/walmartplus-logo.imgcache.rev99942ab8913437358b588246d11bff56.png","provider_logo_width":"640","provider_logo_height":"228","enable_utm_parameters":"","append_aid_paramter":"","lto_model_heading":"Limited Time Member Offers","lto_advertisement":"Member Exclusive Advertisement","ty_socialMissionFlag":"true","deeplink_param_value":"walmartplus","howto_redeem_2":"Learn More","howto_redeem_already_registered_nonmember_label":"Already a member?","howto_redeem_already_registered_anon_label":"Already a member?","image_alt_text":"kitchen scene with an island where a full of groceries yellow and white with Walmart+ logo bag is sitting","image_title":"Walmart+","image_cdn_uri":"https://cdn.aarp.net/content/dam/aarp/benefits_discounts/providers/walmart/walmartplus/1140x641-full-walmart-yellow-white-grocery-bag-on-kitchen-island.imgcache.reve6fb60333dd6e10bc3f3e6f0e094413e.jpg","tab_label_offer_details":"Details","tab_label_restrictions":"Disclosures","geoloc_tab_label":"Locations","disclaimer_label":"","geoloc_provider_legal_info":"","geoloc_miles_label_text":"Miles","geoloc_show_results_within_label_text":"Show results within","geoloc_see_more_button_text":"See More","geoloc_find_location_label":"Find a Location","geoloc_total_results_label":"Result(s)","geoloc_no_results_view_message":"There are no locations within a 100 mile radius. Please try another location","geoloc_tab_hint_text":"Enter an address, city, or ZIP","geoloc_mobile_list_cta":"LIST VIEW","geoloc_mobile_list_cta_url":"","geoloc_mobile_map_cta":"MAP VIEW","geoloc_mobile_map_cta_url":"","geoloc_provider_link_cta_url":"","geoloc_experience_type":"","ty_ctaText":"Continue","geoloc_hide_tab":"true","ty_interstitialText":"Thanks for visiting aarp.org! Come back again to check out all of the AARP Member Benefits and unlock the full power of membership.","howto_redeem_label":"How to Access","ty_interstitialDesc":"Come back again to check out all of the AARP Member Benefits and unlock the full power of membership.","ty_cancelText":"Cancel","ty_interstitialTitle":"Thanks for visiting aarp.org!","lto_daysleft":"Days Left","provider_logo_title":"Walmart+","geoloc_hide_see_more_button":"false","geoloc_provider_link_cta":"","offer_page_path":"","redemption_content":"","show_phone_number_above_cta":"","restrictions_label":"Disclosures","show_state_availability":"","state_availability_text":"SEE AVAILABILITY IN YOUR STATE","hideRestrictionsTab":"","ltos":[]},"parentOfferJson":{}}]}
Health & Wellness

AARP® Staying Sharp®

Activities, recipes, challenges and more with full access to AARP Staying Sharp®

Learn More

See more Health & Wellness offers >

{"hideCategory":false,"useAlternateLanguage":false,"headlineIconAltText":"","listItems":[{"categoryTitle":"Health \u0026 Wellness","categoryUrl":"/membership/benefits/health/","categoryDeeplinkParam":"healthandwellness","isLimitedTimeOffer":false,"offerJson":{"dbr_offer_id":"525bc687a3d679e62f2b53b5536cb4f6","source_name":"AARP® Staying Sharp®","offer_title":"Learn How to Support Your Brain Health","offer_description":"\u003cp\u003eAARP members get full access to AARP Staying Sharp® — an online program focused on brain health, with interactive activities, delicious recipes and more.\u003c/p\u003e","offer_short_description":"Activities, recipes, challenges and more with full access to AARP Staying Sharp®","category_list":"healthandwellness","subcategory_list":"","tags":[{"tagID":"dbr:healthandwellness","title":"Health \u0026 Wellness","name":"healthandwellness","deeplink_url":"/membership/benefits/health/","deeplink_param_value":"healthandwellness","get_offers_url":"/etc/aarp/dbr/ws.api/offers/healthandwellness.json","sub_tags":[]}],"vertical_image_url":"/content/dam/aarp/benefits_discounts/social-mission/staying-sharp/258x334-staying-sharp-latino-couple-on-couch-with-tablet.jpg","image_url":"/content/dam/aarp/benefits_discounts/social-mission/staying-sharp/1140x641-staying-sharp-latino-couple-on-couch-with-tablet.jpg","advertisement_flag":"","advertisement_sort_order":"","merchant_phone":"","merchant_phone_label":"","howto_redeem":"Learn More","howto_redeem_url":"https://stayingsharp.aarp.org/","howto_redeem_expired":"Renew to Learn More","howto_redeem_expired_link":"https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew","howto_redeem_non_member":"Join to Learn More","howto_redeem_non_member_link":"https://secure.aarp.org/applications/membershipChallenge/showChallengeForm.action?appName\u003daccount","howto_redeem_anonymous":"Join to Learn More","howto_redeem_anonymous_link":"https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid\u003dUASMBP1\u0026intcmp\u003dEWHERE-MBCHAE-LP-MMA-JOIN","howto_redeem_desc":"Visit the Staying Sharp website and use your AARP login or create an account.","member_exclusive_flag":"no","offer_type":"EverGreen","hideLeavingAARP":"false","interstitial_desc":"You\u0027ll leave AARP.org and go to the website of a trusted provider. The provider\u0027s terms, conditions, and policies apply.","dbr_offer_type":"socialmission","restrictions":"","lto_daysleft_start_control":30,"is_redeemable_in_person":"false","is_redeemable_only_in_person":false,"state_blacklist":[],"offer_timing":"anytime","line_of_business":"","asi_category":"","analytics_brand":"AARP® Staying Sharp®","analytics_offerid":"staying-sharp","howto_redeem_already_registered_anon":"Member Log In","howto_redeem_already_registered_anon_link":"https://login.aarp.org/online-community/loginform.action","howto_redeem_already_registered_nonmember":"Link your membership","howto_redeem_already_registered_nonmember_link":"https://secure.aarp.org/applications/membershipChallenge/showChallengeForm.action?appName\u003daccount","offer_keywords":["aarp benefits","aarp discounts","health and wellness","Health \u0026 Wellness","brain health information"],"offer_keywords_spanish":["Staying sharp","estimula tu cerebro","juegos para el cerebro","stay sharp","sharp","salud","bienestar","salud y bienestar","Health \u0026 Wellness","salud cerebral","fortaleza mental","juegos para la salud cerebral","información sobre la salud cerebral","cerebro saludable","aprende más","inteligente","juegos inteligentes","prueba cerebral","juegos para la mente","fortaleza mental","juegos mentales"],"provider_logo":"/content/dam/aarp/benefits_discounts/social-mission/staying-sharp/450x450-staying-sharp-brain-logo.png","provider_logo_alt_text":"staying sharp brain logo","provider_logo_cdn_uri":"https://cdn.aarp.net/content/dam/aarp/benefits_discounts/social-mission/staying-sharp/450x450-staying-sharp-brain-logo.imgcache.rev99d6d0722557522d9ebc42618ed68737.png","provider_logo_width":"450","provider_logo_height":"450","enable_utm_parameters":"","append_aid_paramter":"","lto_model_heading":"Limited Time Member Offers","lto_advertisement":"Member Exclusive Advertisement","ty_socialMissionFlag":"false","deeplink_param_value":"staying-sharp","howto_redeem_2":"Learn More","howto_redeem_already_registered_nonmember_label":"Already a member?","howto_redeem_already_registered_anon_label":"Already a member?","image_alt_text":"couple on couch looking at tablet","image_title":"couple on couch looking at tablet","image_cdn_uri":"https://cdn.aarp.net/content/dam/aarp/benefits_discounts/social-mission/staying-sharp/1140x641-staying-sharp-latino-couple-on-couch-with-tablet.imgcache.rev59bf9eb6a61f0bd7ba0fa48c83830804.jpg","tab_label_offer_details":"Details","tab_label_restrictions":"Disclosures","geoloc_tab_label":"Locations","disclaimer_label":"","geoloc_provider_legal_info":"","geoloc_miles_label_text":"Miles","geoloc_show_results_within_label_text":"Show results within","geoloc_see_more_button_text":"See More","geoloc_find_location_label":"Find a Location","geoloc_total_results_label":"Result(s)","geoloc_no_results_view_message":"There are no locations within a 100 mile radius. Please try another location","geoloc_tab_hint_text":"Enter an address, city, or ZIP","geoloc_mobile_list_cta":"LIST VIEW","geoloc_mobile_list_cta_url":"","geoloc_mobile_map_cta":"MAP VIEW","geoloc_mobile_map_cta_url":"","geoloc_provider_link_cta_url":"","geoloc_experience_type":"","ty_ctaText":"Continue","geoloc_hide_tab":"true","ty_interstitialText":"Thanks for visiting aarp.org! Come back again to check out all of the AARP Member Benefits and unlock the full power of membership.","howto_redeem_label":"How to Access","ty_interstitialDesc":"Come back again to check out all of the AARP Member Benefits and unlock the full power of membership.","ty_cancelText":"Cancel","ty_interstitialTitle":"Thanks for visiting aarp.org!","lto_daysleft":"Days Left","provider_logo_title":"staying sharp brain logo","geoloc_hide_see_more_button":"false","geoloc_provider_link_cta":"","offer_page_path":"/benefits-discounts/all/staying-sharp/","redemption_content":"","show_phone_number_above_cta":"","restrictions_label":"Disclosures","show_state_availability":"","state_availability_text":"SEE AVAILABILITY IN YOUR STATE","hideRestrictionsTab":"true","ltos":[]},"parentOfferJson":{}}]}

Test Your Knowledge of the Electoral College

Test Your Knowledge of the Electoral College

Test Your Knowledge of the Electoral College

Government and Election News for Older Americans