2.  It is what makes us a Republic.  Elected officials cast the vote for the President, not the people.  The candidate who receives the most votes in that state from the popular vote, will get the state’s electoral votes.

3.  100 Senators- 2 for each state  435 Rep’s in the House- based on the population of the state.  3 electors from Washington D.C.  538 total electoral votes, need 270 to win.  2 senators+ number of representatives=number of electoral votes.

5.  Not a true vote of the people.  Certain states receive more attention than others.  People are confused by it.

7.  36 years old, 6’6” from Philadelphia, Pa.  Drafted 13 th overall in 1996 draft.  Played for the Los Angeles Lakers (1996- present.)  Annual Salary- 30.5 Million.  Net worth- $300 Million

8.  30 years old, 6’8” from Akron, Ohio.  Drafted 1 st overall in the 2003 draft.  Played for the Cleveland Cavaliers (2003-10) Miami Heat (2010-14) Cavs (2014-present.)  Annual Salary- $21.57 Million  Net worth- $325 million

9.  5 time NBA Champion.  1 NBA MVP, 2 NBA Finals MVPs.  17 time NBA All-Star, 4 time NBA All-Star MVP.  2 time NBA scoring champion.  2 time Olympic Gold Medalist.  1 FIBA Championship Gold Medal.

10.  2 time NBA Champion.  4 time NBA MVP, 2 time NBA Finals MVP.  11 time NBA All Star, 2 time All-Star MVP.  1 time NBA scoring Champion.  NBA Rookie of the year 2004.  2013 AP athlete of the year.  2 Time Olympic Gold Medalist, 1 Time Bronze  1 FIBA Gold Medal, 1 Bronze.