The Electoral College Explained

How does the Electoral College differ from a popular vote?

• a. The candidate with the most votes wins.

• b. It involves delegates from each state.

• c. It is used by all democracies.

• d. It counts votes from only swing states.

Which state has the most electoral votes according to the video?

• California

• Texas

• Vermount

• Florida

What is a swing state?

• a. A state that is never contested in elections.

• b. A state where the vote can easily change from one party to another.

• c. A state that has a large number of electoral votes.

• d. A state that always votes for the same party.

Why did the Electoral College originally count enslaved individuals as three-fifths of a person?

• a. To increase political power for Northern states.

• b. To compromise between Northern and Southern states.

• c. To reduce the influence of Southern states.

• d. To count all individuals equally.