The Electoral College
The system used to elect the US President, where voters in each state choose electors who then formally cast votes for the presidency — rather than a direct national popular vote.
Real World
In 2016, Hillary Clinton won nearly 3 million more popular votes than Donald Trump yet lost the presidency because Trump secured 306 Electoral College votes, demonstrating how swing states like Pennsylvania and Michigan decide elections.
Exam Focus
When asked to 'assess' the Electoral College, always distinguish between its original design intent and its modern democratic legitimacy concerns.
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