John Quincy Adams, in 1824.
U.S. Presidential candidates campaign to the American people, then the electoral college is appointed based on the popular vote in each state.
It Means that the Electoral College approves the vote
Well, he won the popular vote AND the electoral collage which is a big plus as we have learned you only really need one of the two in American elections which upsets some people. When the popular vote and the electoral college differ the winner of the electoral college gets the office.
Yes it is, as long as you have the right age to vote your vote counts in the Electoral College System by one simple vote there can be many outcomes.
The electoral college does not vote on policies. The electoral college performs only one function. It elects the president of the United States.
popular vote
The electoral college now reflects each state's popular vote.
The popular vote in each state selects the electors who will vote in the Electoral College. The electors are elected by popular vote in each state and each candidate for elector swears in advance whom he will vote for.
The Electoral College
The Electoral College
The Great American Dream Vote ended in 2007.