Electoral College
What is the electoral college?
Indirect system of electing the president.
What is a big part of helping people vote for you as president?
Campaigning
Does the person running for president have to be born in the United States? Yes or no
Yes
How many states are there in the U.S.?
50 states
What system does the United States use to elect president?
The Electoral System.
What does the number of electoral votes depend on?
It depends on the states population.
What is the purpose of voting?
Making a decision, such as electing the president.
2 candidates
Why are swing states easier
It is easier because they are not always voting for just one party.
How many branches of the government are there?
3 branches.
What is a major criticism of the Electoral College?
Even if the candidate wins popular vote does not mean they will win the election.
What is popular vote?
Total of all votes casted in the election for the country.
What branch is the president?
Executive Branch
What are swing states?
States that sometimes vote for Democratic or sometimes vote for Republican.
What is winner takes all system?
The candidate either wins the all the state’s electoral votes or receives none.
How many electoral votes are needed to become president?
270 votes.
Does popular vote count?
Popular vote does NOT count.
Why do candidates like campaigning in swing states?
It is important to winning the election.
What are some swing states?
Florida, Ohio, Michigan, Missouri, and Pennsylvania.
What does the Executive Branch do?
It enforces laws, includes the President and Vice President.
Is the electoral college a direct vote for the president?
No, people vote for electors instead.
To change the ways of voting what would we have to do?
We would need to pass an amendment.
Who is our president?
Joe Biden
What is the lowest number of electors to represent for a state?
3 electors
What is the order the system goes in for electing the president based of people, president, and electors?
People vote for the electors, and the electors vote for the president.