The Electoral College Explained in One Minute

The video explains the Electoral College, a system outlined in Article 2 of the U.S. Constitution for electing the president and vice president. It is an indirect election process where states are allocated electors based on their population and congressional representation. The total number of electors is 538, and a candidate needs 270 to win. Most states use a winner-take-all approach. The video encourages viewers to explore more resources for deeper understanding.

What is the primary purpose of the Electoral College as mentioned in the U.S. Constitution?

• To indirectly elect the President and Vice President

• To provide a system of checks and balances

• To elect members of Congress

• To directly elect the President and Vice President

How is the number of electors for each state determined?

• Based on the state's historical significance

• Based on the state's land area

• Based on the state's population and representation in the House

• Based on the state's economic output

What is the minimum number of electors a state can have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• One

What is the total number of electoral votes available?

• 538

• 270

• 435

• 600

How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?

• 538

• 400

• 300

• 270