Does your vote count? The Electoral College explained - Christina Greer
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You vote, but then what? Discover how your individual vote contributes to the popular vote and your state’s electoral vote in different ways--and see how votes are counted on both state and national levels.
In 1964, it was decided that the electoral college would consist of 538 votes. Why do you think they decided on that number? What is the benefit of including the three additional seats from the District of Columbia?
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Meet The Creators
- Producer Bridgette Spalding
- Educator Christina Greer
- Sound Designer Eric Hoffman
- Director Mark Phillips
- Narrator Christina Greer
