Explain the purpose and functions of the electoral college. How are its members chosen. How does the electoral college reflect the will of the people
The purpose of the Electoral College is to elect the President and Vice President of the United States. It is made up of 538 electors who are chosen by the people of each state. Each state is allocated a certain number of electors based on its population. The electors are chosen by the political parties in each state and are usually party leaders or people who have a close connection to the party.
The Electoral College reflects the will of the people by giving each state a certain number of electors based on its population. This ensures that each state has a say in the election and that the outcome is determined by the popular vote. The electors then cast their votes for the candidate who won the popular vote in their state. The candidate who receives the majority of the electoral votes (270 or more) is then declared the winner of the election.