Ch. 13 Section 5. Electoral College – Flashcards

1. winner of popular vote will not always win the presidency (winner-take-all and distribution of electoral votes among States) 2. electors not required to vote for the candidate favored by the popular vote in their state 3. Presidential election decided in the House if no one received a majority of the votes (270)

270

receives all of the State's electoral votes

2 from senate, doesn't match population

1. voting by state, not individual (small state have as much weight as large state) 2. Reps divided, no candidate favored by majority, state lose vote 3. Constitution require majority of States for election in House (26) (3rd candidate possible; won't decide by inauguration)

1. District Plan 2. Proportional Plan 3. Direct Popular Election 4. National Bonus Plan

electors chosen same way as members of congress (2 chosen at large) and cast electoral vote in line with statewide popular vote result. Others elected in each State's districts. Vote cast in result of popular in district.

each candidate receives same share of state's electoral vote as they receive in State's popular vote. (ie. 40% out of total 20=8 electoral votes)

vote based on popular vote. Rid of Electoral College. Winner always majority/plurality choice.

102 electoral votes automatically given to winner of national popular vote (added to electoral votes candidate won) add up to majority (321) candidate win presidency. run off between 2 best in popular vote if no majority.