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What is the Electoral College and Electors? |
The process set forth in the Constitution by which the President and Vice President of the US are elected. |
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Who is the Electoral College and Electors? |
It is the people selected by a political party within each state to represent the popular vote of the state when The Electoral College meets in December. |
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When is the Electoral College and Electors? |
The first Monday after the second Wednesday in December every four years. |
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Where is the Electoral College and Electors? |
They meet at their state capital in secret. |
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Why is the Electoral College and Electors? |
They cast their votes representing the popular vote of their state for the President and Vice President of US. |
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How is Electoral College and Electors? |
They record their votes on the Certificate of Votes. Every person recording their vote on every Certificate. There are six Certificates of Votes. All are stamped and sent to different secure locations. The one sent to the Senate gets opened and the others lie in wait in case called upon to be opened. |
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How many Electors (National and State)? |
538 National
270 total needed to with the Election
2 senators + number of congressional districts = number of electors per state |
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When is the Election Day for voters? |
It is held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. (November 8th this year). |
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Definition of popular vote |
The vote for the US presidential candidate made by the qualified voters, as opposed to that made by the Electoral College. |
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Electoral college definition |
A body of Electors chosen or appointed by a larger group. |
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Definition of Faithless Electors. |
Is an elector that does not vote how he or she says they will vote. |
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When is the Election Day for Electors in 2016? |
Monday following the second Wednesday in December. (December 13, 2016) |
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When is the Inauguration Day in 2017? |
Friday January 20, 2017 |
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Summary of the 12th amendment |
The twelfth amendment to the United States of the constitution provides the procedure for electing the president and Vice President |
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The oath of office |
Article II, section one, clause eight
It must be administered as written in the constitution. During obamas 2009 inauguration ceremony the word "faithfully" was spoken out of place by both Supreme Court judge and Obama. As a precaution the President was sworn in correctly and privately the next day. |
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Article II, section one, clause three |
Each state shall appoint a number of electors, equal to the number or senators and representatives to which the state may be entitled in the congress. |
