Checks and Balances: Electoral College - Part I Flashcards
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purpose of the electoral college
- a group of people in each state who are elected to cast the official votes for the President
- adds a check and balance to the election process
- it gives small states a voice
how many electors does each state get
- HR + Senators = EV
HR numbers
- California: 53 (Senate: 2)
- Montana: 1 (Senate: 2)