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Congress has electoral powers only if no candidate receives a majority of the electoral vote. In that case, the House elects the president by a special vote in which each state gets one vote. States that can not agree on a candidate would have to pass their vote, but a majority of the states must concur in order to end the voting and elect a new president. The senate elects the vice-president and a majority is required to elect.
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How many members of th Electoral College are Ohio?
In the 2012 presidential election 5,387,070 votes were cast. Ohio has 18 electoral votes, so one might say that each electoral vote represents 298,837 popular votes. On the other hand, only 2.697,260 of the votes were for Obama and all 18 electoral will be for Obama. so you could that each electoral vote represents 149,847 people.
What term represents a group of electors from each state who votes for president?
The electoral college (A+)
How many electoral votes does one need for a wipe out?
All the electoral votes would help one wipe out
do you think There are disadvantages to the electoral explain?
You might be asking one of two questions, either about the electoral college, or the electoral system. Please be more specific.
How does one state accumulate more than one electoral vote?
The minimum number of electoral votes per state is three.
Which constitutional element reflects the influence of french philosopher bardon de Montesquieu?
it is one of the following reasons. 1. because of the necessary and proper clause. 2. the seperation of powers 3. the Electoral college. 4.
Where can one learn about what the electoral register is?
One of the best places is the electoral commission. They have a good website, with lots of information. The electoral register is for registration for voting individually instead of by household and will take effect in 2014.
What number of votes represents in majority the electoral college votes?
The candidate needs to win 270 to win in a state.270 electoral votes are required for election. There are 538 total electoral vote; a majority of the 538 electoral votes is 270.(If nobody gets that many, the House of Representatives chooses from among the top three vote-getters in a special procedure in which each state gets one vote.)
Does the electoral college vote on policies?
The electoral college does not vote on policies. The electoral college performs only one function. It elects the president of the United States.
If a State gains or loses a Congressional district it will also gain or lose an electoral vote?
yes, because each district has a congressman, and if you lose one you lose electoral votes, you gain one you get an electoral vote.
How many votes does the electoral college need to elect a president?
A candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win the Presidency. This represents a majority -- one more than half -- of the current 538 electoral votes cast. (535 for the states and 3 by the District of Columbia) (A tie vote of 269 for each of two candidates is possible. If no candidate receives a majority of the electoral votes, the election is sent to the House of Representatives.)
How many total electoral votes do the original thirteen colonies have?
one hundred and sixty two electoral votes
