3.14 Electoral College

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What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

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To balance the interests of large and small states in presidential elections

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How many electors does each state have in the Electoral College?

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Equal to the number of Senators and Representatives for that state

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What did the 12th Amendment change about the Electoral College?

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It established separate electoral votes for President and Vice President

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What happens if a candidate wins the popular vote in a state?

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They receive all of that state's electoral votes.

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How is the president officially elected?

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By receiving a majority of electoral votes

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What was a complication before the 12th Amendment?

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The runner-up became vice president

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What ensures that both the interests of individual states and the overall will of the nation are taken into account?

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The Electoral College

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The electoral college has ________ members.

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538

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What is the role of the Electoral College in U.S. elections?

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It casts the official vote for president and vice president

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How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win?

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270