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What is the electoral college and why has it sometimes been criticized?
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∙ 13y ago
The presidential election in the United States, unlike every other position elected to Senate, COngress, or state positions like governor, is not voted directly by the people. Each state is awarded delegates based on the number of Congress members that state has. So California has the largest at 55. Most states are winner take all, which means if 51 percent of californians voted for Barack Obama and 49 percent voted for mccain, ALL 55 electoral votes go to barack obama. This is how Al Gore ended up with more votes than Bush but bush was elected president. it is criticized because the people do not directly choose as was the case in 2000.
Although this outlines the electoral college, i suspect this is a middle school or high school student, so do your homework f*g!
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How long has the electoral college been around for?
the electoral college has been around since 1984
Two reasons why the electoral college hasn't been abolished?
There are a number of reasons why the electoral college has not be abolished. The electoral college is quick and easy to understand for example.
Why are there popular votes if the electoral colleges decide the presidency?
Because the popular vote decides which candidate wins that State's electoral college votes. In the present case, the electoral college will hardly have a choice and could be said to be redundant, but this has not always been the case.
How did the term electoral college come into use?
It's been around since it was established in 1789.my us and fedral state consitution it says : These electors came to be known as the Electoral College but the Constitution itself does not mention the term electoral college
What political race was tied in the electoral college?
There has only been one 'tie' in the electoral college: 1800 - Thomas Jefferson VS Aaron Burr. This tie lead to a constitutional amendment, the 12th amendment.
What group of people are officially responsible for electing a president?
The electoral college is the group of people who officially elect the US president.
How many time has someone been elected president by a majority of the electoral college?
55 times
How many people are in the electoral college?
Since 1964 Presidential Election there is has been a 538 Electors.
Why do the electoral college cast votes after the popular vote has been casted?
because i hate you!!! because i hate you!!!
What is the body of electors that represent the peoples vote in choosing the president?
The people (read: noncriminal citizens above the age of 18) of that country. The people of the United States elect the President by Popular Vote, but the Electoral College is the body that officially elects the President into office. (There have been 4 Presidents elected into office by the Electoral College that lost the popular vote, which means that the majority of people didn't vote for that president. http://americanhistory.about.com/od/uspresidents/f/pres_unpopular.htm)
What is one proposal that has been made to change the Electoral College system?
One proposal to change the Electoral College system is the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, where states agree to award all their electoral votes to the candidate who wins the national popular vote, regardless of the outcome in their state.
Who elects President of the US in the year 1832?
Since 1832 the president has been elected by citizens through the electoral college.
