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History of the Electoral College

Dr. Terri Jett shares the history of the Electoral College and calls for a new system.

Aired 10/05/2020

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.

Aired 10/05/2020

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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.

Aired 10/05/2020

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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