A Question of Faith: Washington’s Electoral College

Electors in the 2016 Washington State Electoral College struggle with their vote, while experts and state officials discuss how presidents are chosen in the United States. This film won a Northwest Regional Emmy® Award in 2018. 17:47

Electors in the 2016 Washington State Electoral College struggle with their vote, while experts and state officials discuss how presidents are chosen in the United States. This film won a Northwest Regional Emmy® Award in 2018.

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Overview:

This video explores how the Electoral College works, why it was created, and why it remains one of the most debated parts of American democracy. Through Washington state’s 2016 Electoral College meeting, viewers learn how electors are chosen, how electoral votes determine the presidency, and why the system can produce outcomes where the popular vote winner loses the election. The video also examines the constitutional compromises behind the Electoral College, the role of smaller states, faithless electors, and ongoing debates about whether the system still serves its intended purpose in modern elections.Northwest Regional Emmy® Award in 2018.

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