Bell Ringer 11-2-17 How has technology affected the election process? What possible negative effects can come from this technology?
Presidential election and The Electoral College
Lesson Frame We will- Analyze electoral college and presidential elections I will- Describe different facets of the electoral process
Individuals are elected as representatives of the people Each state has elector positions according to representation Electoral college Do not write down.
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One electoral vote per district (435) 2 votes per state (Senate) Electoral College One electoral vote per district (435) 2 votes per state (Senate) 3 votes for Washington D.C. Total electoral votes= 538 538/2= 269 270 (majority) to win Presidency
Established Article II, backed by the 12th Amendment Electoral College Established Article II, backed by the 12th Amendment Framers intended for electors to use good judgment in casting vote for president By popular vote of the state NOTHING IN CONSTITUTION SETS HOW ELECTORS SHOULD VOTE
Most states, winner in state receives ALL OF THE VOTES Based on statewide popular vote Only Nebraska and Maine are per district 2 votes awarded are according to the state “Winner take all”
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Exit Ticket 11-2-17 Which of the proposed plans would you prefer? (Use pgs 382-384) What is one positive and one negative possibility for your plan?
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