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The group people chosen by the voters to elect the president and the vice president of the united states?
They are "electors" and as a group they are the "electoral college." Voters in Presidential elections are actually selecting the electors who represent a given party or candidate. Under the US Contitution, voters in each state select Presidential Electors who meet in their State Capitals and vote on the Presidential slates. Together, these Electors constitute the Electoral College, although the College never meets all together in one place. Although Electors are usually pledged to vote for one slate or another, there is no constitutional requirement that they do so. Originally they were expected to vote as they thought best for their states and the country.
Can the legislature of the states decide how presidential electors may be chosen?
No, members of the electoral college are chosen by each state's political party. For example, in California, the Democrats and Republicans (and presumably other parties such as the Green and Libertarian Parties) would select 55 devoted party members to be electors. California (as most states) has a winner-take-all system, so if, say Sen. Barack Obama won the popular vote of California, the 55 chosen electors of the Democratic Party of CA would go to their state capitol, Sacramento, on the Monday after the second Wednesday of December to cast their votes. In the 2008 election, it will be Dec. 15. The electors cast separate ballots for President and VP. Under the US Constitution, electors may choose whoever they want, but 24 states have laws punishing faithless electors, or electors who chose a candidate other than their political party's for President. (If you check out 270towin.com, they have historical Presidential election maps, along with mentions of third party electoral vote wins and those "faithless electors
What is the district plan?
Proposal for choosing presidential electors by which two electors would be selected in each State according to the Statewide popular vote and the other electors would be selected separately in each of the State's congressional districts.
The number of presidential electors is the same number of what?
The number of electors for a state is determined by the state's representation in Washington. That is, each state has one elector for each senator and one elector for each representative. For example, Wyoming has two senators and one member of the House of Representatives. Therefore, Wyoming has three electors.
What do states use to award electoral votes?
Most states appoint their electors on a winner-take-all basis, based on the statewide popular vote on Election Day. Maine and Nebraska are the only two current exceptions. Maine and Nebraska distribute their electoral votes proportionally, with two at-large electors representing the statewide winning presidential and vice-presidential candidates and one elector each representing the winners from each of their Congressional districts.
A State's presidential electors are chosen by?
The state presidential electors are chosen by the individual parties. Each state party organization has different rules how the electors are chosen.
Who are electors from each state chosen by?
The electors are chosen by the voters of each state in the presidential election. When people vote for president, they actually are choosing the electors supporting the candidates named on the ballot.
What Presidential electors were chosen to represent the interest of their?
Presidential electors are chosen to represent the interests of their state's voters in the Electoral College. Each state appoints electors based on the outcome of the popular vote during the presidential election. These electors are typically pledged to vote for the candidate who wins their state's majority, reflecting the democratic choice of the electorate. This system ensures that the voices of individual states are represented in the national election process.
Are Presidential electors the individuals that are elected by members of Congress to run for presidential office.?
No, presidential electors are not elected by members of Congress. Instead, they are chosen by voters in each state during the presidential election. These electors then cast their votes for president and vice president in the Electoral College. The process is part of the indirect method of electing the president, where citizens vote for electors who pledge to support their chosen candidates.
Who chooses the presidential electors from each state?
Each major party picks a slate of electors, and then on Election Day the voters select one of the two slates by choosing between the two serious candidates.
How were electors for the electorl college orignially chosen?
Originally, electors for the Electoral College were chosen by state legislatures, as outlined in the U.S. Constitution. Each state determined the method for selecting its electors, which often involved the legislature appointing them directly. This system was intended to balance the influence of populous states with smaller ones in the presidential election process. Over time, most states transitioned to popular vote systems for selecting electors.
How are electors chosen in Iowa?
In Iowa, electors are chosen through a party convention process. Each political party selects its electors at its state convention, where delegates are chosen based on the results of the Iowa presidential caucuses. The number of electors for each party corresponds to the number of congressional districts plus two for the state's Senate representation. These electors then cast their votes for president and vice president following the general election.
When are the electors of the electoral college chosen?
The Congress may determine the time of choosing the electors and the day on which they shall give their votes; which day shall be the same throughout the United States.
Are Congresspersons electors?
No, Congresspersons are not electors. Electors are individuals selected by political parties in each state to formally cast votes for President and Vice President in the Electoral College. While Congress members may have a role in the electoral process, they do not serve as electors themselves. Instead, electors are typically chosen based on the popular vote in their respective states during the presidential election.
How are electors chosen in each?
There is no set rule for the manner in which electors may be nominated or chosen.
How are the electors from each state chosen (the actual people)?
Electors in each state are typically chosen through a party convention or a primary election, where political parties select individuals to represent them in the Electoral College. Each state has a number of electors equal to its total number of senators and representatives in Congress. Once selected, these electors pledge to vote for their party's candidate in the presidential election. The process varies by state, but in most cases, the electors are chosen based on their loyalty to the party and its platform.
What group elects the president?
The president of the United States is elected by the Electoral College, which is composed of electors from each state. Each state’s number of electors is equal to its total number of senators and representatives in Congress. When citizens cast their votes in the presidential election, they are actually voting for a slate of electors pledged to their chosen candidate. These electors then formally cast their votes for president and vice president.
