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In the Electoral College, each state has as many Electors as it has Senators and Representatives, combined.
Each state decides whether the Electors are awarded to the candidates on a proportional or winner-takes-all basis.
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Differences about representation were settled by creating a?
electoral college
How is state and local election winners determined?
The electoral college determines it.
What has the author Gary Bugh written?
Gary Bugh has written: 'Electoral college reform' -- subject(s): Representative government and representation, Election law, Electoral college
Defenders of the electoral college argue that?
They argue that it maintains a federal system of government and representation.
How are states' electoral votes determined?
The number of the state's representatives + its 2 senators
How does today's Electoral College system attempt to provide a fair representation of the voting public?
not any more it doesn't
What are the three main weaknesses of the electoral college system?
1. NOT a direct representation of the Populous (of who the population would want to vote for), this is because those people in the electoral college can VOTE in ANY WAY THEY WANT, They DO NOT have to Vote according to the preferences of those whom they represent. 2. Can give certain populations, specifically States, and incorrect allotment of representation/power if the U.S. Census Data regarding Population is Incorrect (electoral college votes are determined by population by region -- Counties and States). If those numbers are wrong -- too many or too few votes may be given to a given region and/or State.
What was the Executive Branch Electoral college about?
The Electoral College is a process by which the President of the United States is elected. It consists of electors from each state who cast their votes for the presidential candidate who wins the popular vote in their respective state. The number of electors for each state is based on their representation in Congress.
How is it determined how many votes a State gets?
A state's number of Electoral College votes is determined by the total combined number of its U.S. senators and representatives. Each state has two senators, plus at least one member of the House of Representatives. The total number of Electoral College votes is 538, with a majority of 270 needed to win the presidency.
How are us votes determined?
In the United States, votes are determined through a system called the Electoral College. Each state has a certain number of electors based on their representation in Congress. When citizens vote in the presidential election, they are actually casting their vote for their state's electors, who then formally elect the president. The candidate who receives a majority of the electoral votes (at least 270 out of 538) becomes the president.
How is the total of 538 Electoral College votes determined What is the purpose of the popular vote in the Electoral College system?
The total of 538 Electoral College votes is determined by allocating 435 votes to the House of Representatives (each state receives a minimum of one), 100 votes to the Senate (two per state), and three votes to the District of Columbia. The purpose of the popular vote in the Electoral College system is to determine the outcome of the presidential election in each state. The candidate who wins the popular vote in a state typically receives all of that state's electoral votes.
Who ellects the president of the US?
The electoral college
