Does anyone know who picks the United States Electoral College? This is for a report for school. Please help!
2006-08-14 09:48:27 · 5 answers · asked by peace and love. 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Yes I do.
Try wikipedia or yahoo search below.
Type in 'electoral college' and read the results.
Then you will know, too.
2006-08-14 10:43:02 · answer #1 · answered by SPLATT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The United States Electoral College is the unofficial name of the group of Presidential Electors who are chosen every four years to cast the electoral vote and thereby elect the President and Vice President of the United States. The "electoral college" was established by Article Two, Section One of the United States Constitution, which provides for a quadrennial election of Presidential Electors in each state. The electoral process was modified in 1804 with the ratification of the 12th Amendment and again in 1961 with the ratification of the 23rd Amendment.
The Electoral College is administered at the national level by the National Archives and Records Administration via its Office of the Federal Register. The actual meetings of electors in each state are administered by state officials.
2006-08-14 09:58:18 · answer #2 · answered by tbone 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who Selects the Electors?
The process for selecting electors varies throughout the United States. Generally, the political parties nominate electors at their State party conventions or by a vote of the party's central committee in each State.
Electors are often selected to recognize their service and dedication to their political party. They may be State-elected officials, party leaders, or persons who have a personal or political affiliation with the Presidential candidate.
Then the voters in each State choose the electors on the day of the general election. The electors' names may or may not appear on the ballot below the name of the candidates running for President, depending on the procedure in each State.
2006-08-14 09:57:02 · answer #3 · answered by drizzt_234 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe the parties in each state decide who will be sent to the electoral college, depending on whether or not their party wins in that state.
Beyond that, you should go to the library and find a relevant book!
2006-08-14 09:54:58 · answer #4 · answered by Dunrobin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's based on the size of the state and population, I think, hang on I'll look it up on Yahoo answers
2006-08-14 09:52:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋