In class, we have been discussing the idea of voting. Do our votes even matter? Personally, I have never understood the Electoral College until I listened to a podcast (from Stuff You Should Know) that explained it in simple terms. This is a very important portion of our government and the voting process and it is important that we do understand it. It also gives me some hope that our votes may at least influence electors in our respective areas.
Blogger will not let me post an Mp3 file, but the podcast can be found if you download this program:
http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/hsw-shows/stuff-you-should-know-podcast.htm
Also, here is an article that explains the process very vaguely. But what make it interesting, is the idea that someone can win the electoral vote, without winning the popular vote.
http://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/electoral-college6.htm
Blogger will not let me post an Mp3 file, but the podcast can be found if you download this program:
http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/hsw-shows/stuff-you-should-know-podcast.htm
Also, here is an article that explains the process very vaguely. But what make it interesting, is the idea that someone can win the electoral vote, without winning the popular vote.
http://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/electoral-college6.htm
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