Videographic: How does the US presidential election system work?
- 5 years ago
An animated infographic showing how the electoral college system works. Showing how the US voting system works.
The electoral college is a relic of the 18th century that gives disproportionate weight to voters in smaller states and focuses attention on a dozen "swing" ones. A videographic explains how it works
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The electoral college is a relic of the 18th century that gives disproportionate weight to voters in smaller states and focuses attention on a dozen "swing" ones. A videographic explains how it works
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