ever since i was little i always thought that people would spend days counting votes buy hand. now i know (during the presidential elections) that are votes are counted in our state, but then a representitive gets to pick who the state is going to vote for, do u think this is right, or if im wrong could you please explain to me so ill be able to understand it when im old enough to vote?
2006-11-11 05:31:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
What you are describing is called the electoral college. In modern times the reps have voted the final vote for president and vice-president in accordance with the popular vote in the state. People object to it because theoretically a big state like N.Y. or California could swing the national popular vote count with their totals if they were overwhelmingly in favor of one candidate. Lots of controversy in the last couple of presidential elections over this. You could have someone from New York City whose policies favored urban interests elected even if the middle states voted against him or vice versa.
In the midterm elections or local elections such as we just had its one person =one vote. Your vote definitely counts on local issues and candidates and it does count in the presidential election in a little diferent way. Its just that you are voting as a state after you vote to decide what way your state goes.
2006-11-11 05:47:10 · answer #1 · answered by Norman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your vote is COUNTED, but whether it COUNTS depends. For example, I'm Republican, but I live in an overwhelmingly Democratic county- so when I vote, it gets swallowed up by others who think the opposite of me.
The Electoral College- comprised of representatives who vote in a delegated way (they are supposed to vote in a way that represents their district)- has to vote how we tell them. Still, there are historical and rare examples of those who just refused to.
The main thing is this- yes, vote. It's your only chance as a citizen to make an impact. If you want to make a LARGER impact, help a campaign. The largest impact would be running for office. If you ever become President, invite me to lunch.
2006-11-11 05:37:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds almost right. So your vote determines who casts that vote for you. That's the way presidential elections are run. For the most part, the Electoral College votes the same way that the majority of voters do.
I don't think we need the Electoral College and I think all states should divide their electoral votes fairly. No winner take all!
2006-11-11 05:36:39 · answer #3 · answered by J G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Election which just took place was NOT a Presidential Election.
It was a Mid-Term Election and each vote counted.
2006-11-11 05:35:50 · answer #4 · answered by fatsausage 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, your vote counts and everyone should vote and write letters to your Senators and Representatives, so they'll be able to see how their people want them to vote.
2006-11-11 05:41:09 · answer #5 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
joey gave you the best answer. Vote, it does count
2006-11-11 05:51:09 · answer #6 · answered by historybuff2009 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It counts as far as who gets elected. From that point on you are nothing but pond scum to the politicians.
2006-11-11 05:34:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
rich white man 51%, the other rich white man 49%
2006-11-11 05:37:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why don't you ask Al Gore
2006-11-11 05:47:27 · answer #9 · answered by Samantha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im to young too. im 14 but im not that curious about it,me being emo dont really care about that stuff
2006-11-11 05:40:33 · answer #10 · answered by Kaley L 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋