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Why was the electoral college put into place during the founding periods of the US?
The Electoral College is a group of citizens who are elected and act as representatives of the states in the USA, put into place to vote for, and elect the President and Vice President. It was created in 1787. Some people wanted a representative democracy, and some people wanted a direct democracy. With the Electoral College System, it was a compromise between the two. With the Electoral College System, the people could indirectly elect the President.
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In the united the presidents are elected by?
During the first three Presidential elections the President and the Vice-President were chosen by the number of electoral votes. The vice-president was chosen by having the second highest number of electoral votes.
What plan included what came to be known as the electoral college?
The plan that included what came to be known as the Electoral College was the Great Compromise, reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787. This compromise established a bicameral legislature and addressed the issue of how to elect the President. The Electoral College was created as a method for electing the President indirectly through a body of electors chosen by the states, balancing the influence of populous and less populous states in the electoral process.
Who are the electoral college electors in Indiana?
In Indiana, the electoral college electors are chosen by the political parties during their state conventions. Each party nominates a slate of electors equal to the number of congressional representatives Indiana has, which is currently 11. When citizens cast their votes in the presidential election, the candidate who receives the majority of the popular vote in the state typically has their electors pledged to vote for them in the Electoral College. These electors formally cast their votes for president and vice president during a meeting in December following the election.
What aspect of presidential election did Andrew Jackson try but fail to achieve?
One aspect of the presidential election that Andrew Jackson tried but ultimately failed to achieve was the elimination of the Electoral College system. He believed that the Electoral College undermined the principle of "one person, one vote" and favored the interests of the wealthy elite. Despite his efforts, Jackson was unable to gather enough support to abolish the Electoral College during his presidency.
One benefit of electoral college system is seen during very close elections?
it makes it clear who won the election. By Robert gonzalez
One benefit of the electoral college system is seen during very close elections what is that benefit?
----it makes it clear who won the election (novanet)----
How does Electoral College choose presidential candidates positions on issues as opposed to a straight popular vote?
The Electoral College does not directly choose the positions of presidential candidates on issues. Instead, candidates usually develop their positions based on their party's platform, personal beliefs, and feedback from constituents during the campaign. This process is similar whether the president is elected through the Electoral College or a popular vote.
Do the Electoral College representative casts his vote for president and vice president.?
Yes, the Electoral College representatives, known as electors, cast their votes for both president and vice president during the Electoral College meeting, which takes place in December following the presidential election. Each elector typically pledges to vote for the candidate who won the popular vote in their state. The results of these votes are then certified and sent to Congress, where they are officially counted in January.
Who are the electoral voters?
The electoral college is chosen by the voters of the individual states. When one votes during the general election, when they choose their vote for president, they are actually casting their vote for the electors of the state. The college then generally (with few exceptions through history) votes for whomever won the mojority of the votes for that state.
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.
Where do electors come from?
Here's a helpful page about the electoral college: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/ When you vote for president, you're actually voting for "electors" pledged to a particular candidate...
The electoral college voting results for the presidential election are considered to be official on which day?
The electoral college voting results for the presidential election are officially considered on January 6th, during a joint session of Congress. The Vice President, as the President of the Senate, presides over the session and officially announces the results.
