History Kids: The Electoral College - How the U.S. Presidency is Won
History Kids - Grades 4 - 9
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20m
In this program, learn all about the electoral college and how we elect the United States President. What is the electoral college and how does it work? Why was it created? What is the popular vote? Why can't we elect the President simply by the popular vote? The answers to all of these questions and more are covered in depth with exciting video and dynamic graphics that reinforce important concepts.
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