Does your vote count? The Electoral College explained - Christina Greer
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The Electoral College is a group of people appointed by each state to elect the President and Vice President of the United States, with a total of 538 electors in each presidential election. Winning candidates aim to secure at least 270 electoral votes by winning states with varying numbers of electoral votes, leading to a focus on states like Texas, Florida, and New York, while critics argue that the system can give an unfair advantage to states with larger populations.
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- The Electoral College consists of 538 electors chosen by each state to decide the President and Vice President, with the number of electors allocated based on the state's population.
- Candidates strive to secure 270 electoral votes by winning states with varying numbers of electoral votes, concentrating on populous states like Texas and Florida, which some critics argue can lead to an unfair advantage for states with larger populations.
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How is the President of the United States elected?
Through the Electoral College system.
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"Electoral College: Voting System for US President"
- The Electoral College is a group of people appointed by each state to elect the President and Vice President of the United States, with a total of 538 electors in each presidential election.
- The number of electors is determined by the total voting membership of the United States Congress, with each state receiving a specific number of electors based on its population size.
- Winning candidates aim to secure at least 270 electoral votes by winning states with varying numbers of electoral votes, leading to a focus on states like Texas, Florida, and New York, while critics argue that the system can give an unfair advantage to states with larger populations.
