Electoral College
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Electoral College map (pdf)
Electoral College map - activities
Electoral College and the Constitution
Electoral College - Pros, Cons and Alternatives
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What is the Electoral College?
The Electoral College was established by the Founding Fathers as a compromise between election of the president by Congress and election by popular vote. Every four years, Americans cast their votes for president. Within each state, those votes go toward the electors who then vote for the President.