Simple Civics
History of the Electoral College
10/5/2020 | 4m 53sVideo has Closed Captions
Dr. Terri Jett shares the history of the Electoral College and calls for a new system.
In most elections, a simple popular vote determines the winner, but the presidential election is much more complicated. Dr. Terri Jett shares the history of the Electoral College and why some people believe we need a new process for selecting our next president.
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Simple Civics is a local public television program presented by WFYI
Simple Civics
History of the Electoral College
10/5/2020 | 4m 53sVideo has Closed Captions
In most elections, a simple popular vote determines the winner, but the presidential election is much more complicated. Dr. Terri Jett shares the history of the Electoral College and why some people believe we need a new process for selecting our next president.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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