Question 49 of 128

Why is the Electoral College important?

Accepted Answers

  • • It decides who is elected president
  • • It provides a compromise between popular election and congressional selection

Why This Matters

The Electoral College is the system that actually elects the president. Each state has electors equal to its congressional delegation.

Memory Tip

Electoral College = how we actually choose the president.

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System of Government(American Government)

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