Speaking English Made Easy: How To Talk About Presidential Elections

The video explains the U.S. Electoral College system, highlighting how it differs from a popular vote. It uses Florida as an example to illustrate the voting process and discusses the winner-takes-all approach. The video critiques the Electoral College, pointing out disparities in vote representation and historical election outcomes where the popular vote did not determine the presidency. It also examines the role of swing states in changing election dynamics.

What is the primary system used in the United States to elect the President?

• Popular vote

• Parliamentary system

• Electoral College

• Direct democracy

How many Electoral College votes does Florida have?

• 20

• 30

• 40

• 50

Which states do not follow the winner-takes-all rule in the Electoral College?

• California and Texas

• Maine and Nebraska

• New York and Illinois

• Florida and Ohio

What is a significant issue with the Electoral College system as discussed in the video?

• It is too expensive to maintain

• It does not represent the popular vote

• It is only used in small states

• It requires a unanimous decision

In the 2016 election, who won the popular vote?

• Barack Obama

• Hillary Clinton

• Joe Biden

• Donald Trump

Which state changed from Republican to Democrat in the 2020 election?

• Texas

• Georgia

• Ohio

• Florida

What is one potential problem with the Electoral College system mentioned in the video?

• It encourages voter turnout

• It makes cheating and fraud more problematic

• It simplifies the voting process

• It ensures equal representation for all states