TED-Ed: Does your vote count? The Electoral College explained - Christina Greer

The video explains the Electoral College, a group appointed by states to elect the US president and vice president. It details the allocation of 538 electors based on congressional representation and the District of Columbia. The video discusses how states gain or lose electoral votes through the census and the impact of winning key states. It highlights the potential for a candidate to win the popular vote but lose the election due to the distribution of electoral votes. The video also covers criticisms and defenses of the Electoral College, focusing on its impact on small and large states, and explains the concepts of safe and swing states.

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