TCC Exam #3 short answer. Top Questions. Rated A+
Why is government more polarized? - -sorting of people, gerrymandering
Why only 2 political parties? - -plurality & winner take all system
Why do we have a divided government? - -midterm elections
Pros of the Electoral college - -prote...
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TCC Exam #3 short answer. Top
Questions. Rated A+
Why is government more polarized? - ✔✔-sorting of people, gerrymandering
Why only 2 political parties? - ✔✔-plurality & winner take all system
Why do we have a divided government? - ✔✔-midterm elections
Pros of the Electoral college - ✔✔-protects minority interests. facilitates a two party system, directs
more power to the states.
How is the President chosen? - ✔✔-the citizens vote and it is approved by using the electoral college
(270 votes to win)
Explain how the electoral college works and why it was created. - ✔✔-It was created by the
Constitution, members are chosen by the states. It was created to prevent foreign corruption caused by
congress.
Why was the electoral college necessary? - ✔✔-Hamilton thought the Electoral College was necessary
because we need thoughtful people to choose the President.
How are electoral numbers determined? - ✔✔-# of electoral vote is determined by # of House members
and # of Senate members
effect of the electoral college - ✔✔-gives smaller states an advantage
keep or rid of electoral college? - ✔✔-keep
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