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Lesson 17 of 84 ยท The Constitution

James Madison: Father of the Constitution

The Electoral College elects the President. Each state has electors based on congressional representation. A candidate needs 270 of 538 electoral votes to win.

Key Facts

1

The Bill of Rights has 10 amendments.

2

Citizens elect representatives to make laws.

3

The U.S. has three branches of government.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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Who is the head of the executive branch?