About This Lesson
The Constitution provides for a system of electors to elect the President and Vice President of the United States. These electors are chosen to represent each state in the Electoral College. Educating students about this process is essential in developing their understanding of the political process.
In this lesson, students will:
- define the Electoral College
- examine its foundation in the Constitution
- determine how many electors their state is appointed in the Electoral College
- explain the process electors go through after the general presidential election in November
