Government- Pres. Primary/Electoral College
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When is the presidential primary held?
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January-June prior to presidential election
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What is the purpose of the presidential primary?
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Weed out less capable candidates
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Two functions of a primary
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1. Selects delegates to attend the National Convention 2. Chooses \"preference\" candidate to represent party
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Delegate
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Party members that attend the National Convention and nominate candidates for Pres. and VP
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National Convention
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Used by both political parties to nominate their candidates for Pres. and VP
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When is the National Convention held?
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Summer prior to presidential election
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2 purposes of National Convention
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1. Write the party platform 2. Nominate candidates for Pres. and VP.
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Party platform
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A statement on the parties goals and stands on major issues
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Who gets nominated?
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The most available, nominable, and electable. They pick candidates who will WIN and has vote getting ability
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Who has produced the largest number of presidential candidates?
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Governors of larger states
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How/When are electors chosen for Electoral College
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Chosen by popular vote on the Tuesday after the 1st November every fourth year. Chosen on \"winner take all\" basis
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Winner take all
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The winner of the popular vote in a State wins all that states electoral votes
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How do we know the number of electoral votes per state
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Number of members of the House + 2 Senators OHIO: 18
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Faithless Elector
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An elector that goes to the electoral college and does not vote for the candidate that won the popular vote in their state
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Sending electoral votes: WHERE/WHEN
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State capitals Monday after the second Wednesday in December
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Formal election of the president: WHEN
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January 6
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Where, by whom are electoral votes counted?
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Before a joint session of Congress by the president of the Senate (VP)
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How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win
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270/538
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If no candidate wins a majority electoral votes then who elects the president?
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House of Reps
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How many House of Representatives votes are needed to elect the president
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26/50
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In no candidate wins a majority for VP, who votes? How many votes are needed?
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Senate, 51
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First flaw in the electoral college
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Winner of the popular vote will not win the presidency
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How many times has the winner of the popular vote failed to win presidency
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4
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Second flaw in the electoral college
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There is no law requiring electors to vote for the winner of the popular vote in their state
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How many faithless electors have there been?
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11
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Third flaw in the electoral college
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The election can end up in the House of Representatives
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3 drawbacks to the house electing the president
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1. Voting is dones by states (population doesnt matter) 2. State could lose its vote due to lack of majority 3. The house might not make a decision by inauguration day if there is a strong third-party candidate
