The Role and History of the Electoral College

The video explains the U.S. Electoral College system, where voters indirectly elect the president by voting for electors. Each state has a set number of electors based on its congressional representation. The candidate with the majority of electoral votes wins the presidency. The system was created as a compromise during the 1787 Constitutional Convention to balance influence between populous and smaller states. The video also includes a review section with questions to reinforce learning.

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