4.2 The Electoral Process
Do Now:
Is it worth trying to fix a problem if
you aren’t sure how the solution will
turn out?
The Electoral Process
Nomination
•Self-Announcement
•Primary
•Petition
The Electoral Process
Primaries
•Closed Primary
•Open Primary
•Semi-Open Primary
•Runoff Primary
The Electoral Process
The Voting Process
•Registration
•Precinct
•Ballot
Sample Ballot
Follow the instructions carefully
and fill out the sample ballot.
NO CHEATING!
The Electoral College
The Electoral College is the body of
selected official voters that actually
choose the president. The United
States President is NOT chosen by
direct democracy.
The Electoral College
C.G.P. Grey
on
The Electoral College
The Electoral College
The Electoral College
•Electors
•Winner-take-all
The Electoral College
C.G.P. Grey
on
The Electoral College
The Electoral College
Three Major Concerns
•Winner of the Popular Vote Loses Election
•Rogue Electors
•Electoral College Tie
The Electoral College
Four Suggested Reforms
•District Plan
•Proportional Plan
•Direct Popular Election
•National Bonus Plan
4.2 Assignment
Choose one of the four listed suggested reforms for
the Electoral College and defend it as the best
solution to the problems of the Electoral College
(Popular vote winner loses election, rogue electors,
Electoral College Tie).
•District Plan
•Proportional Plan
•Direct Popular Election
•National Bonus Plan