Understanding the Electoral College PDF
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George Wells
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This document explains the Electoral College, a process used to elect the US President. It discusses the historical context and debates surrounding its creation, highlighting that it emerged as a compromise between popular vote and congressional election. The document also outlines the fundamental functions within the system.
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George Wells 11/02/2024 Understanding the Electoral College How US Presidential Elections Work Basics of the Electoral College What is the Electoral College? The Electoral College is not a place, but a process! It's the system we use to elect the President of the United...
George Wells 11/02/2024 Understanding the Electoral College How US Presidential Elections Work Basics of the Electoral College What is the Electoral College? The Electoral College is not a place, but a process! It's the system we use to elect the President of the United States. Instead of the national popular vote determining the winner, presidents are chosen by electors that each state appoints. This system was established by Article II, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution. How It Works YouTube How the Electoral College Actually Works Historical Context & Debates Why Was It Created? The Founding Fathers created the Electoral College as a compromise between: - Election of the president by popular vote - Election of the president by Congress It was also designed to give smaller states more influence and prevent a few populous states from dominating the election.
