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| Representatives of each state who cast final ballot that actually elects the President. |
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| Electoral College Representatives |
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- Each state has electoral votes equal to number of reps in House plus 2 senators
- 23rd Amendment grants D.C. 3 electoral votes
- Originally E.C. weighed in favor of small states
- 538 votes in total (needs simple majority [270] to win)
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| electors who do not vote for their party's designated candidate |
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| Effects of Electoral College |
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- discourages regionalism
- discourages 3rd parties
-give greater political weight to minorities
-encourages apathy and cynicism |
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