Chapter 8 section 2 (governement)

what are the 3 weaknesses of the electoral college?

1. the winner of the popular vote is not guaranteed the presidency 2. electors are not required to vote in accord with the popular vote 3.any election might have to be decided in the House of Representatives.

how many members are in the electoral college

538 (3 from district of columbia)

elector

a member of a party chosen in each state to formally elect the president and vice president (a voter)

how were the first electors in the electoral college chosen?

by how many reps plus 2

the original system of selecting a president

each state had as many electors as senators and reps, the electors would meet in their states and cast a vote for president, the votes would then be counted by congress, the winner would be the candidate with the most votes, whoever came in second would be vice president. if a majority was not reached, the house of reps would then choose the president or vice.

the total of the house and senate members plus 3 for the district of columbia

how is the number of electors in the electoral college chosen?

when and where does the president-elect take the oath of office?

jan. 20th at noon, outside the capitol of washington d.c

the elctoral college today

parties choose their nominees for president every four years, voter cast their ballots for president, the voters vote for all their parties electors in their state

what does the 12th amendment state?

says that electors can cast separate ballots for president and vice president and that if no candidate receives a majority, the house chooses from top 3 candidates.

electoral vote

the official vote for president and vice president by electors in each state

They fear tyranny

why do some people object to the election of the president by direct popular vote?

because of the conflict between thomas jefferson and aaron burr

why was the 12th amendment added?