Understanding the Electoral College

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Electoral College

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Body of electors to elect president and vice president.

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Total Electors

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538 electors

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Majority Needed to Win

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270 electoral votes

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Swing States

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States with similar support for both parties.

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Faithless Elector

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Elector who does not vote as pledged.

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12th Amendment

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Modified presidential election procedure.

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Winner-Takes-All System

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Majority wins all electoral votes in state.

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Popular Vote vs. Electoral Vote

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Public votes vs. Electoral College votes.

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2000 Presidential Election

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Bush won electoral, Gore won popular vote.

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Pro: Representation of Smaller States

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Smaller states have a voice in elections.