Which group casts votes to elect the president? Which of these describes a federal system of government? What was the position of the group known as the Federalists?
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The questions are multiple choice questions about the US government, political parties, and the constitution.
Answer
14. Electoral College, 15. Power is shared, 16. Supported new constitution
The answers are: 14. B. Electoral College 15. D. Power is shared by the national and state governments. 16. A. They supported the new constitution.
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The answers are: 14. B. Electoral College 15. D. Power is shared by the national and state governments. 16. A. They supported the new constitution.
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The Electoral College is a body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president. Federalists supported the ratification of the Constitution.
Tips
A common mistake is to think the popular vote directly elects the president. It's the Electoral College.
Sources
- What is the Electoral College? - National Archives - archives.gov
- Ratification of the US Constitution: lesson overview - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
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