asked 34.2k views
2 votes
Explain how the current electoral college system makes use of the terms "plurality" and "majority"

in choosing a president.

asked
User Bettina
by
8.1k points

1 Answer

0 votes

Answer:

Most states require that all electoral votes go to the candidate who receives the plurality in that state. After state election officials certify the popular vote of each state, the winning slate of electors meet in the state capital and cast two ballots—one for Vice President and one for President. Electors cannot vote for a Presidential and Vice Presidential candidate who both hail from an elector’s home state.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hope this helps

answered
User Karen Zilles
by
7.5k points
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.