Which term refers to the body of electors who formally elect the president and vice president?

Which term refers to the body of electors who formally elect the president and vice president?

• A. 12th Amendment
• B. Local Level Elections
• C. Government Agencies
• D. Electoral College

Answer: (D)

The Electoral College is the group of electors chosen by each state to formally elect the president and vice president. Each state has a number of electors equal to its total representation in Congress (senators plus representatives), and most states award all of their electoral votes to the candidate who wins the statewide popular vote. After the November vote, the electors meet and cast their votes in December, and a majority of 270 electoral votes is required to win the presidency. The term here specifically refers to this body, not to an amendment, local elections, or government agencies.

The Electoral College is the group of electors chosen by each state to formally elect the president and vice president. Each state has a number of electors equal to its total representation in Congress (senators plus representatives), and most states award all of their electoral votes to the candidate who wins the statewide popular vote. After the November vote, the electors meet and cast their votes in December, and a majority of 270 electoral votes is required to win the presidency. The term here specifically refers to this body, not to an amendment, local elections, or government agencies.