Bibliograph

The electoral college, Phil Corso

Type

Label

The electoral college, Phil Corso

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 4 to 5

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The electoral college

Oclc number

1107117935

Responsibility statement

Phil Corso

Series statement

U.S. presidential elections : how they work

Summary

"The Electoral College is the body of people who elect the president and vice president of the United States. Many U.S. citizens are confused by this system, which dates back to the creation of the U.S. Constitution. When citizens vote for a presidential candidate, they're actually voting for an elector -- someone who will cast a vote for their state for that candidate in the Electoral College. This system is a controversial subject in American politics. In this book, primary sources and informative sidebars lend historical context to help young readers understand this essential aspect of U.S. presidential elections"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

What's the Electoral College? -- The founders' college -- Electors' role in U.S. Democracy -- Even this college has rules -- College by the numbers -- "Proportional representation" -- When electors elect -- Who elects the electors? -- What can't they do? -- When electors aren't enough -- When the Electoral College failed -- Why people like the college -- Why people don't like the college -- Can it be improved?

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification