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How does federalism affect the Electoral College? Federalism is a system of government that divides power between a central government and the states. There is no centralized popular vote for the ...
In 2016, Hillary Clinton won the popular vote in the US presidential election, but Donald Trump still became president. This was because of the Electoral College—a system unique to the US where ...
Despite its substantial-sounding name, the Electoral College isn’t a permanent body: It’s more of a process. For decades, a majority of Americans have wanted it to be changed.
We explain what electoral votes are, why a candidate needs 270 and what happens if a majority isn't reached.
Presidential elections in the U.S. aren't decided by popular vote. They are instead determined by the Electoral College. Here's how it works.
With the presidential race still deadlocked, polling can only predict so much. While the popular vote is a good indicator of the presidential verdict, the Electoral College ultimately determines who ...
How does the electoral college work? US Presidential Election explained In the US, the candidate with the most votes isn’t always the winner. See how the Electoral College works and watch the video.
Seventeen states and the District of Columbia, making up 209 Electoral College votes, have passed the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.
Political science professor Jason Kosnoski from the University of Michigan-Flint explains the Electoral College system in America.
How does the electoral college work? US Presidential Election explained In the US, the candidate with the most votes isn’t always the winner. See how the Electoral College works and watch the video.