one more question sorryy xD
The process established by the Constitution for electing the president.
A popular vote
B primary election
Cthe Electoral College
Im thinking C but this question i don't get so can you please explain it please
come on guysss this is my last question XD
C is correct.
http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/about.html
Of course! I'd be happy to explain the process established by the Constitution for electing the president.
The correct answer to your question is C, the Electoral College.
The Electoral College is a process outlined in the United States Constitution for electing the President and Vice President. It is a unique system that involves electors from each state casting their votes to determine the outcome of the election.
Here's a more detailed explanation of how the Electoral College works:
1. Each state is allocated a certain number of electors. The number of electors is equal to the total number of senators and representatives that state has in Congress. For example, a state with 2 senators and 10 representatives would have 12 electors.
2. Prior to the general election, political parties in each state select a group of individuals to serve as potential electors, usually chosen based on their party loyalty. These individuals are typically committed to voting for their party's candidate if they win the popular vote in their state.
3. On Election Day, citizens cast their votes for the presidential and vice-presidential candidates. However, they are actually voting for a slate of electors who pledge to vote for a specific candidate.
4. After the popular vote takes place, the candidate who wins the majority of votes in a particular state (except for Nebraska and Maine, which have a slightly different system) receives all of that state's electoral votes.
5. In most cases, the winning candidate needs to secure at least 270 out of the total 538 electoral votes to become the President of the United States.
6. Once the popular vote results are determined in each state, the appointed electors meet in their respective state capitals in December to formally cast their votes for the President and Vice President. These votes are sealed and sent to the President of the Senate.
7. In January, a joint session of Congress takes place to count and confirm the electoral votes. If a candidate receives a majority of the electoral votes, they are declared the President-elect.
It's important to note that while the Electoral College is a significant part of the presidential election process, it has drawn some criticism over the years. Some argue that it can lead to outcomes where the candidate who wins the popular vote nationwide doesn't necessarily win the presidency. Nonetheless, the Electoral College continues to be the established constitutional process for electing the President in the United States.