Supreme Court Hears 'Faithless Elector' Case

The video discusses the issue of faithless electors in the Electoral College, focusing on a case before the 2020 election. It explains the Electoral College process, where electors typically vote for the candidate who won the popular vote in their state. However, in the 2016 election, some electors were punished for not voting accordingly, leading to legal challenges. The video covers court decisions in Colorado and Washington, highlighting the legal complexities and state laws requiring electors to follow the popular vote.

What is the primary role of electors in the Electoral College?

• To oversee the election process in their state

• To make the final determination on the presidency based on their state's popular vote

• To vote according to their personal preference

• To campaign for presidential candidates

In the 2016 presidential election, why were some electors punished?

• For voting for the candidate who lost the national popular vote

• For not voting for the candidate who won the popular vote in their state

• For abstaining from voting

• For voting for a third-party candidate

What was the legal argument made by the electors who were punished in 2016?

• That requiring electors to vote a certain way is unconstitutional

• That the Electoral College is unconstitutional

• That electors should be allowed to vote for any candidate they choose

• That the popular vote should not determine the presidency

How did the Washington Supreme Court rule regarding the punishment of faithless electors?

• It sided with the state, upholding the punishment

• It sided with the electors, declaring the punishment unconstitutional

• It declared the entire Electoral College process unconstitutional

• It refused to make a ruling on the matter

How many states, including the District of Columbia, require electors to vote for their state's popular vote winner?

• 32

• 50

• 25

• 10