Electoral college political socialization and vocab

Question 1

Explain the difference between popular and electoral votes

Answer 1

Poplar vote is just straight numbers

Electoral vote is based on the 538 270 is needed to win electoral votes spread across the 50 states and each state votes are based on its two senators plus its population 

Question 2

Electoral college: how its spit up and why?

Answer 2

Each state chooses its candidate based on its popular vote (not Nebraska and main)

Each states electoral vote is based on its senators and its population 

Question 3

Caucus Vs primary what’s the difference

Answer 3

Caucus: it’s a meeting in which local members of the political party register their preference
Primary: Everyone just goes in votes