Speaking English Made Easy: How To Talk About Presidential Elections

The video explains the U.S. Electoral College system, highlighting how it differs from a popular vote. It uses Florida as an example to illustrate the voting process and discusses the winner-takes-all approach. The video critiques the Electoral College, pointing out disparities in vote representation and historical election outcomes where the popular vote did not determine the presidency. It also examines the role of swing states in changing election dynamics.

Discuss the implications of the Electoral College system on voter representation.

How did the 2016 election illustrate the differences between the popular vote and the Electoral College outcome?

What are some potential issues with the Electoral College as discussed in the text?