Activity
Methods of Elections, the Popular Vote, and the Electoral College Activity
What are the differences between the popular vote and the Electoral College vote?
Directions
Read each excerpt, deciding if the Electoral College or popular vote is more directly represented, then explain following your teacher’s instructions. Lastly, review the selections marked as Electoral College and popular vote. What trends do you notice?
Objectives
- I can explain the difference between the Electoral College and the popular vote, including when they are used.
- I can explain the structure of the Electoral College.