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The Electoral College

The Electoral College. An activity to explain the monster!. Electoral College Questions, p. 67. What is the Electoral College? Explain how the number of electoral votes is determined for each state.

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The Electoral College

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  1. The Electoral College An activity to explain the monster!

  2. Electoral College Questions, p. 67 • What is the Electoral College? • Explain how the number of electoral votes is determined for each state. • How many electoral votes does NC have? What state has the most? What is the minimum a state can have? • How many electoral votes does it take to win the Presidency? Why? • How is it possible to lose the popular vote and still become president? • Why were Florida’s electoral votes so important to the 2000 election? What was the outcome? • What arguments are there to abolish the Electoral College? Why will this probably not happen?

  3. 2004 electoral results Alaska Hawaii

  4. 2008 electoral results

  5. The 2012 Electoral Map

  6. Class Election • Nominate 2 candidates • Vote for the candidates • Divide into states • Each state casts vote • Count popular votes • Count electoral votes • Discuss results

  7. Class Election • 3rd Bell Outcome: • Candidates • Electoral Votes: • Popular Votes: • 4th Bell Outcome: • Candidates • Electoral Votes: • Popular Votes:

  8. Electoral Challenges • Explain the outcome of our model on the board. • Choose the most efficient way to win 270 with the fewest states • Can you get 270 votes without winning CA, TX, FL or NY? Prove it.

  9. Pop Quiz 7 • How many electoral votes are there total? • How many electoral votes does it take to win the Presidency? • When was the last time a person became President without winning the popular vote? • What state has the most electoral votes? • What is the fewest number of electoral votes a state can have?

  10. The 2012 Vote Choose to be a campaign worker for either Barack Obama or Mitt Romney. Using the projected map, outline a 7-state campaign sweep today to help your candidate win the 2012 Presidential election. Explain why you chose those seven states.

  11. Electoral College Link • http://www.270towin.com/2008_polls/mccain_obama/

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