Electoral College

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Why did James Wilson argue for having one decisive leader as President?

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More effective government

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When voting for president, what group of people are we voting for? Options: Electors, Representatives, Senators, Supreme Court Justices

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Electors

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What did Benjamin Franklin warn about regarding future Presidents?

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Hunger for war and power

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How did the delegates compromise on the number of Presidents?

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One President

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Why did James Madison worry about citizens directly electing the President?

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Voters picking candidates from their state and lack of education.

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What is the Electoral College system?

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A group of electors who officially elect the president.

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How many electors are there in the Electoral College today?

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538

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How are the number of electors each state gets determined?

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Based on Congressional representatives and senators

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How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the Presidency today?

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270

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What does the Electoral College system put more focus on? Winning states, Overall national vote totals, Winning regions, Winning cities

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Winning states