the electoral college 5.1

Question 1

Electoral College Meeting

Answer 1

• Electors meet in their state capitals on the Monday after the second Wednesday in December.
• Results are sent to the vice president in Washington DC.
• The vice president counts and announces the results to Congress in early January.

Question 2

January 6, 2021

Answer 2

• Vice President Mike Pence refused to overturn Electoral College votes.
• A pro-Trump mob invaded the Capitol, halting proceedings.

Question 3

No Absolute Majority

Answer 3

• If no candidate wins an absolute majority of Electoral College votes:
• The House of Representatives elects the president from the top three candidates.
• The Senate elects the vice president from the top two candidates.

Question 4

Historical Instances where the electoral colleges role was compromised

Answer 4

The Electoral College failed to produce a winner in 1800 and 1824, leading to Congress deciding the election.

Question 5

Electoral College Debate

Answer 5

• Debates on reforming or abolishing the Electoral College, especially after the 2000 and 2016 elections.
• In 2016, the popular vote winner lost in the Electoral College.

Question 6

Electoral College Skew

Answer 6

• The system favours small population states, mostly won by Republicans.
• Large population states, mostly won by Democrats, are disadvantaged