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Differences about representation were settled by creating a?
electoral college
How is state and local election winners determined?
The electoral college determines it.
What has the author Gary Bugh written?
Gary Bugh has written: 'Electoral college reform' -- subject(s): Representative government and representation, Election law, Electoral college
Defenders of the electoral college argue that?
They argue that it maintains a federal system of government and representation.
How are states' electoral votes determined?
The number of the state's representatives + its 2 senators
How does today's Electoral College system attempt to provide a fair representation of the voting public?
not any more it doesn't
What are the three main weaknesses of the electoral college system?
1. NOT a direct representation of the Populous (of who the population would want to vote for), this is because those people in the electoral college can VOTE in ANY WAY THEY WANT, They DO NOT have to Vote according to the preferences of those whom they represent. 2. Can give certain populations, specifically States, and incorrect allotment of representation/power if the U.S. Census Data regarding Population is Incorrect (electoral college votes are determined by population by region -- Counties and States). If those numbers are wrong -- too many or too few votes may be given to a given region and/or State.
How is it determined how many votes a State gets?
A state's number of Electoral College votes is determined by the total combined number of its U.S. senators and representatives. Each state has two senators, plus at least one member of the House of Representatives. The total number of Electoral College votes is 538, with a majority of 270 needed to win the presidency.
What was the Executive Branch Electoral college about?
the executive branch electoral college is about how we don't get to vote we actually vote for the members of the electoral college that the with the help of our votes they can decide on a president for this country.
Who ellects the president of the US?
The electoral college
How is the total of 538 Electoral College votes determined What is the purpose of the popular vote in the Electoral College system?
The electoral vote of every state accurately reflects the popular vote within that state. Therefore, every elector in the Electoral College is expected to cast the electoral vote for the candidate who won the popular vote in that elector's state.
How are us votes determined?
In the United States, votes are determined through a system called the Electoral College. Each state has a certain number of electors based on their representation in Congress. When citizens vote in the presidential election, they are actually casting their vote for their state's electors, who then formally elect the president. The candidate who receives a majority of the electoral votes (at least 270 out of 538) becomes the president.
