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What would be required to replace the electoral college with a system of direct popular vote to elect the president?
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∙ 12y ago
a Constitutional Amendment
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∙ 12y ago
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Electors are elected by popular vote but the president is elected by?
Electors are elected by popular vote but the president is elected by the electoral college. A president candidate can win the popular vote and still not win if he doesn't win the electoral college.
Who selects president of the US?
The popular vote drives the electoral college's vote. In the US, 270 electoral votes are required for a presidential win. See link:
How the president get elected?
by popular and electoral college votes.
Who really selects the President of the US?
The popular vote drives the electoral college's vote. In the US, 270 electoral votes are required for a presidential win. See link:
Does the president win by electoral college or the popular vote?
Presidents are elected by electoral votes.
Which president did not win the popular nor the electoral college vote?
Jefferson
Is the president chosen by most votes or electoral college?
By the electoral college, though it usually (not always) falls in line with the popular vote.
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.
What are some of the electoral features that are unique to the US?
the electoral college is most likely the most unique. As it is possible to lose the popular vote for President but still win the election by the electoral college.
What is the best way to elect a president?
By popular vote! The electoral college should not decide.
What was created to officially elect the president?
You may be referring to the oath of office. But the electoral college is what officially elects the president. A presidential candidate may win the popular vote, but without enough electoral votes, he (or one day, she) will not be officially elected.
Why vote when the electoral college deterimes the outcome?
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.
