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Lesson 17 of 84 · Local and State Government
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The Electoral College elects the President. Each state has electors based on congressional representation. A candidate needs 270 of 538 electoral votes to win.
Key Facts
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The Bill of Rights has 10 amendments.
2
Citizens elect representatives to make laws.
3
The U.S. has three branches of government.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Who is the head of the executive branch?