How do we elect the President of the United States? Bell Work How do we elect the President of the United States?

In Lak’ech by Luis Valdez Tu eres me otro yo Si te hago daño a ti, Me hago daño a mi mismo Si te amo y respeto Me amo y respeto yo You are my other me If I do harm to you, I do harm to myself If I love and respect you I love and respect myself

How do we elect the President of the United States? Bell Work How do we elect the President of the United States?

The Road to the White House The Framers devised the Electoral College because they did not trust average person’s judgment. Candidates often begin by forming a political action committee (PAC) for fundraising. A candidacy is official when it is registered with the Federal Election Commission (FEC). After the primaries, each party nominates its candidate at the party nominating convention. The candidates engage in a flurry of expensive campaigning before the general election.

Electoral College Crash Course - Video What arguments do supporters make for keeping the Electoral College? What role does the Electoral College play in national elections and determining the winner? What are swing states, and why are they important?

Role of the Electoral College 538 Electors total Each state gets as many electors as it has representatives in Congress To be elected, a candidate needs 270 electoral votes (50% + 1 vote) Most states have a winner-take-all system Maine and Nebraska choose electors in each congressional district. The winner of the state’s popular vote getthe 2 statewide electors If no candidate wins 270 electoral college votes, the House of Representatives chooses the winner from the top 3 candidates Each state gets one vote 26 votes needed to win

Electoral College Issues As a winner-take-all system, a candidate could lose the popular vote yet win the electoral vote. A strong third-party candidate could prevent anyone from receiving a majority of the votes. If the election falls to the House, there are more issues of concern. Several ideas have been suggested for reforming or eliminating the Electoral College system.

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The chief justice administers the oath of office. The Inauguration The new president takes office at noon on January 20 in the year following the presidential election. The chief justice administers the oath of office. The new president gives an inaugural address.

Reflection Do you think Arizona should adopt National Popular Vote legislation? Why or why not?