US government Flashcards
To win a candidate must get how many electors (more than half)
270
what happens if no one gets the majority
the House of reps chooses the president
who chooses the president
The electoral college actually chooses the president
low taxes are good for the economy, private insurance companies pay for health care, tougher on border control
republicans
taxes are okay especially on the rich, government provides “free” healthcare, more “compassionate” approach to the border
democrats
How do they decide how many electors a state gets in the Electoral College? (don’t just say population)
Reps in the house + Senators
How many Electors does IN have?
11 (9 reps 2 senators)
Symbol : donkey
Color : blue
Labels : Liberal, The Left
Branch of govt. Controlled : Executive (president), Senate (vp breaks die)
democrats
Symbol : elephant
Color : red
Labels : conservative, The Right, GOP (grand old party)
republicans
