Checks and Balances: Electoral College - Part I

Question 1

purpose of the electoral college

Answer 1

• 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

Question 2

how many electors does each state get

Answer 2

• HR + Senators = EV

Question 3

HR numbers

Answer 3

• California: 53 (Senate: 2)

- Montana: 1 (Senate: 2)