Electoral College

/ɪˈlɛktərəl ˈkɒlɪdʒ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A body of electors established by the United States Constitution to formally elect the president and vice president.
    The Electoral College meets every four years to cast votes for the president.

Forms

  • electoral colleges

Commentary

The Electoral College is a unique constitutional mechanism; legal scholars often analyze its role in federalism and democratic representation.

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