AP U.S. Government & Politics Flashcards: Electing A President

Study Electing A President in AP U.S. Government & Politics with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the impact of the 'winner-take-all' system?

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ANSWER

All electors go to state popular vote winner. Used by 48 states; candidate needs plurality to win.

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A state has 2 senators and 6 representatives; how many electoral votes does it receive, illustrating what rule?

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