Lesson 50 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe Electoral College
The Electoral College is a group of representatives who formally elect the President and Vice President of the United States.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Some laws on the books are over 800 years old and still apply.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
The Electoral College is a group of representatives who formally elect the President and Vice President of the United States. When people vote in a presidential election, they are actually voting for a group of electors pledged to vote for their chosen candidate. Each state has a certain number of electors based on its population. The candidate who receives a majority of the electoral votes wins the election.
Key Facts
The Electoral College elects the President and Vice President.
Electors are chosen based on the population of each state.
A candidate needs a majority of electoral votes to win.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What does the Electoral College do?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
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The Electoral College
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
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