The Electoral College is the U.S. system for electing the president, where each state gets votes based on its congressional representation. Instead of a direct popular vote, voters choose electors who cast official ballots. This process benefits smaller states by giving them disproportionate influence, ensuring candidates address rural and less populated regions to secure the 270 electoral votes needed to win.
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