Why Does the United States Use the Electoral College and Not a Popular Vote to Decide the President
About this episode
This episode explores the reasons behind the U.S. Electoral College system and its implications on presidential elections.
Why did Al Gore lose despite winning more votes? Discover the complex and controversial role of the U.S. Electoral College and how it determines the nation's president in this deep dive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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