The electoral college

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Title:

The electoral college

Author:

Corso, Phil, author.

Series:

U.S. Presidential elections: how they work.

Summary:

"The Electoral College is the body of people who elect the president and vice president of the United States. Many U.S. citizens are confused by this system, which dates back to the creation of the U.S. Constitution. When citizens vote for a presidential candidate, they're actually voting for an elector -- someone who will cast a vote for their state for that candidate in the Electoral College. This system is a controversial subject in American politics. In this book, primary sources and informative sidebars lend historical context to help young readers understand this essential aspect of U.S. presidential elections."-- Provided by publisher.

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

What's the Electoral College? -- The founders' college -- Electors' role in U.S. Democracy -- Even this college has rules -- College by the numbers -- "Proportional representation" -- When electors elect -- Who elects the electors? -- What can't they do? -- When electors aren't enough -- When the Electoral College failed -- Why people like the college -- Why people don't like the college -- Can it be improved?

Physical Description:

32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.

Subject Term:

Electoral college -- Juvenile literature.

Presidents -- United States -- Election -- Juvenile literature.

Elections -- United States -- Juvenile literature.

Voting -- United States -- Juvenile literature.

Geographic Term:

United States -- Politics and government -- Juvenile literature.

Publisher:

PowerKids Press,

Publication Date:

2020

ISBN:

9781725310766

9781725310742

9781725310759

Publication Information:

New York : PowerKids Press, [2020]

Call Number:

J 324.6 CORSO

Holds: Copies:

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The Electoral College is the body of people who elect the president and vice president of the United States. Many U.S. citizens are confused by this system, which dates back to the creation of the U.S. Constitution. When citizens vote for a presidential candidate, they're actually voting for an elector who will cast a vote for their state for that candidate in the Electoral College. This system is a controversial subject in American politics. Primary sources and informative sidebars lend historical context to help young readers understand this essential aspect of U.S. presidential elections.

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School Library Journal Review

Gr 4--6--These seven books thoroughly cover every aspect of the presidential election process. Readers learn how candidates raise funds, how primaries and caucuses are conducted, the history of voting, details of the Electoral College, and the history of presidential debates. All titles cover every important detail of their respective subjects in an objective manner. Colorful photos from recent elections enhance otherwise uninteresting narratives. Much information overlaps (for example, the Electoral College is featured in multiple titles). Given this is an election year, this series will be useful for reports and classroom discussions. VERDICT These timely titles will be of value during the election year, and individual volumes should be selected as needed.