The Electoral College Overview

Practice flashcards based on key concepts from the lecture notes about the Electoral College.

What percentage of the popular vote did Trump receive in the recent election according to the notes?

50.5%

How many total electors are there in the Electoral College?

538

What is the minimum number of electoral votes needed to win the presidency?

270

What method is used by Maine and Nebraska for allocating electoral votes?

Congressional District method

Who believed that Congress should not choose the president due to potential control over the executive branch?

Alexander Hamilton

What happened in the elections of 2000 and 2016 concerning the popular vote?

The candidates who lost the electoral college won the popular vote.

How many states did Trump win in the recent election?

31 out of 50 states.

What are the pros of the Electoral College mentioned in the notes?

1. Safeguards against uninformed voters; 2. Ensures involvement of all parts of the country; 3. Guarantees certainty to the election outcome.

What is a major argument against the Electoral College?

It tarnishes democracy by nullifying the popular vote.

Which states are mentioned as having smaller populations than LA County?

Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Alaska, Vermont, Maine, and others.