Checks and Balances: Electoral College - Part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
how many electors total
A
- 538
2
Q
how do we get electors
A
- total HR 435
- senate 100
- equals 535
- plus 3 from Washington DC
- 23rd amendment: 1961
3
Q
how many electors needed to win
A
- 270
4
Q
winner take all except for
A
- NE and Maine
5
Q
timeline
A
- November
- December
- January 3rd
- January 20th
