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Each state has electors equal to its congressional delegation
- Two senators + reps
- minimum of 3
- DC has 3 EVs but no congressional representation
- Stalemate is possible
- Faithless electors
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Ignores the popular vote
- NPVIC
Electoral College
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Legislative branch (Congress)
Elect a president in case of Electoral College deadlock
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3.2.1.5 The electoral process and direct democracy
Indirect through Electoral College
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3.2.1.1 The constitutional framework of US government
Layers of indirection to select officials (Senate, Electoral College -> president)