Questions about the Electoral College
1.
Who/what influences your political viewpoint?
Group 1
The Media: Mainstream/Blogs
Family
Popular Opinion
Joe(The Plumber)
School/Teachers
Religion
Group 2
Teachers
Everything
Economy
Internet
Actual Candidates for Presidency
Global Warming
Educational Policies
Family
Debates
News
Peers
School
Videos
Group 3
Parents
Media: Television, FOX "Democracy Now!",Comedy Central,NBC
Peers
Government Officials
Propoganda: Films,Literature
Famous people who have societal status
Political Rallies
Group 4
Teachers
Friends
Parents
Movies
Candidates: Rallies,Volunteers,Campaigns
Media: Internet,Television,Newspaper,Magazines,Radio
Songs
Books
Environmental Situations
Community
Job Availability
2.
What are some things about the Electoral College that you were not aware of coming into high school?
Group 1
Its Existence
Where do the Electoral College numbers come from i.e. PA=21
Electors could actually vote for anyone. They are not required to vote with the popular vote of the state.
If a tie occurs what happens?
Nebraska & Maine what is the deal? i.e. Congressional District Method (3rd week)
Group 2
We did not know it existed.
How many candidates are running?
Why the popular vote does not matter?
Why Maine and Nebraska do not have to use it?
Did not know there were two senators per state.
Electors and Senators can vote differently than the popular vote of their respective state.
Group 3
How much power the Electoral College actually held.
Why are Maine and Nebraska exempt from participating like the rest of the states.
Why does the winner, popular vote majority, take all elector votes in the other states?
The function of Districts.
How does one qualify as an elector?
Group 4
Did not know what it was or even existed.
3.
What are some things that you still do not understand about the Electoral College?
Group 1
When are the electors chosen?
Who are the electors?
How are the districts determined?
Why are so many people still confused about how the Electoral College works?
Why does the total sum of electoral votes equal an even number? i.e. why would they allow for a tie?
Group 2
Why are 270 electoral votes needed to win?
What is the senator of PA's name?
Group 3
Why is the Electoral College in place?
Why is it so easy for candidates to tip it in their favor?
Why winning populated states = lead?
How are the electors selected?
Group 4
Why do we still have the Electoral College?
Who are the electors?
Why is the Electoral College so important?