Vice President Cheney, in his role as president of the Senate, counts the Electoral College ballots in a joint session of Congress.
Discussion Questions
- Who elects the president? The people, the states, or the electors?
- Why did the founders establish the Electoral College?
- Where is this vote count taking place?
- How is this an example of checks and balances?
- What is a “rogue elector”?
Keywords
Electoral College, Joint Sessions, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION, President, Vice President