Lesson 82 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe Electoral College
The Electoral College is a system used to elect the President of the United States.
🎯 Your mission
Decide what YOU would do in their shoes.
⚡ The twist
Not voting is also a vote.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
The Electoral College is a system used to elect the President of the United States. When citizens vote for President, they are actually voting for a group of people called electors. Each state has a certain number of electors based on its population. These electors then cast their votes for the President, and the candidate with the most electoral votes wins the election.
Key Facts
The Electoral College elects the President of the United States.
Citizens vote for electors, not directly for the President.
The number of electors for each state is based on its population.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What does the Electoral College do?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
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For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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