Distribution
How many electoral votes does it take to win the presidential election?
270 votes
What is the popular vote?
The vote for a U.S. presidential candidate made by the qualified voters, as opposed to that made by the Electoral College.
Who was the most recent president to lose the popular vote but win the electoral vote?
Donald Trump
What plan are we advocating for?
Replacing the use of the Electoral College with the National Popular Vote Plan
How many electoral college votes are there?
538 votes
What is the winner-take-all system?
A voting system by which the state with the most popular votes wins all the state's electoral votes.
What group was the Electoral College established by; Federalists or Anti-Federalists?
Federalists
Which political party is most supportive of the Electoral College?
Republicans
How is the number of electors per state determined?
What is the National Popular Vote Plan?
An agreement among a group of U.S. states and the District of Columbia to award all their electoral votes to whichever presidential ticket wins the overall popular vote in the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Which founding father and president of the United States was largely responsible for the establishment of the Electoral College?
James Madison
What types of states does the Electoral College protect?
Small states
How many electors does the District of Columbia have?
3 electors
What is the district plan?
A plan which awards one electoral vote to the winning ticket in each congressional district in each state, and each state’s two additional electoral votes awarded to the statewide popular vote winners
What year was the Electoral College established?
1787
How many electoral votes does New Jersey have?
14 electoral votes
What happens if no presidential candidate wins the majority of the electoral votes?
The House of Representatives elects the President from the three candidates who received the most electoral votes. Each state delegation has one vote.
What is the proportional plan?
A plan which awards each state’s electoral votes in proportion to the percentage of the popular vote gained by each ticket.
Which amendment granted the District of Columbia electoral votes?
The 23rd Amendment
Which state is the worst represented by the Electoral College?
Texas