1. Bell Ringer
How has technology affected the election process? What possible negative effects can come from this technology?

2. Presidential election and The Electoral College

3. Lesson Frame
We will- Analyze electoral college and presidential elections I will- Describe different facets of the electoral process

4. Individuals are elected as representatives of the people
Each state has elector positions according to representation
Electoral college
Do not write down.

5. Texas Districts

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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”

9. https://www.270towin.co m/maps/2016-actual- electoral-map
Electoral College
m/maps/2016-actual- electoral-map

10. Exit Ticket
Which of the proposed plans would you prefer? (Use pgs ) What is one positive and one negative possibility for your plan?

11. Texas Districts