Level of Government Involved
Something that most people don't realize is that the electoral college involves both the state and federal governments. Both branches of governments can make laws and regulations regarding the electoral college.
State Level
Depending on what state you live in, the choice of what side your state will go (democratic or republican) has already been made (Commentary: Why the Electoral College System Makes Little Sense Today). Out of 11 states, 61% out of the 270 votes needed from the electoral college to elect a president have laws in place to give the votes to the winner of the popular vote in that state. The National Popular Vote bill has been enacted into law in 11 states, in one state it has been passed in both houses, it has been passed by one house in 10 states, in 9 states it has been passed by one committee, in 11 states there have been hearings passed, and in 9 states the bill has been introduced. States are able to pass legislation to decide how the college votes if they so choose to do so.
Depending on what state you live in, the choice of what side your state will go (democratic or republican) has already been made (Commentary: Why the Electoral College System Makes Little Sense Today). Out of 11 states, 61% out of the 270 votes needed from the electoral college to elect a president have laws in place to give the votes to the winner of the popular vote in that state. The National Popular Vote bill has been enacted into law in 11 states, in one state it has been passed in both houses, it has been passed by one house in 10 states, in 9 states it has been passed by one committee, in 11 states there have been hearings passed, and in 9 states the bill has been introduced. States are able to pass legislation to decide how the college votes if they so choose to do so.
Federal Level
On the federal level, congress can also pass laws and regulation about the electoral college. Congress is able to make amendments to the constitution. The supreme court can also make a ruling on whether or not that college is constitutional or not. The electoral college was originally made at the federal level and can also end at this level. The constitution does have some regulations for potential electoral for the college. Congress also counts the votes of the electoral college. The federal courts also play a role in the process of crowning the president of the United States of America. There are 51 federal courts across the nation who are responsible for hold a copy of the votes and certificates for safe keeping.
On the federal level, congress can also pass laws and regulation about the electoral college. Congress is able to make amendments to the constitution. The supreme court can also make a ruling on whether or not that college is constitutional or not. The electoral college was originally made at the federal level and can also end at this level. The constitution does have some regulations for potential electoral for the college. Congress also counts the votes of the electoral college. The federal courts also play a role in the process of crowning the president of the United States of America. There are 51 federal courts across the nation who are responsible for hold a copy of the votes and certificates for safe keeping.
Written and Edited by: Sabrina Hoffman and Lexi Hunsberger