Articles 2 - 3 Flashcards
1
Q
According to the Constitution, what group formally elects the U.S. President?
A
the Electoral College
2
Q
How many total Electors are there in the Electoral College?
A
538
3
Q
How many electors does a presidential candidate need to get in order to win?
A
270
4
Q
If no presidential candidate gets over half of the Electoral College votes, what group decides who the president will be?
A
The House of Representatives chooses among the top 3 candidates