Lesson 82 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe Electoral College
The Electoral College is a unique 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
🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.
The Electoral College is a unique system used to elect the President of the United States. Instead of a direct popular vote, citizens vote for electors who then cast their votes for President. Each state has a certain number of electors based on its population. When a candidate receives the majority of votes from the electors, they become the President. This system helps balance the influence of populous states with less populated ones.
Key Facts
The Electoral College elects the President of the United States.
Citizens vote for electors, not directly for the President.
Each state has electors 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
Try this in real life this week.
Make up a fair rule for your family. Pitch it.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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