1. Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Objective: We will evaluate the process of electing the President.
Notes/Discussion over electoral college
Reading over popular vote proposal (with questions)

2. The Electoral College
This is the group of people that officially chooses the President and Vice President
Members cast their votes based on which candidate won the most votes in their state
Exceptions: Maine and Nebraska
If no candidate wins at least 270 votes, the House selects the President

4. Issues With the Electoral College
the winner of the popular vote is not guaranteed the presidency (example: 2000)
electors are not required to vote in accord with the popular vote
any election might have to be decided in the House of Representatives

7. Popular Vote Plan
Each student is expected to start reading once they receive a packet with the articles
Read the 2 articles silently
Answer the questions on your own based on what you read in the articles
This assignment is due at the end of class TODAY