Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
electoral-college
Noun
/ɪˈlɛk.tə.rəl ˈkɒl.ɪdʒ/
Definition
A body of electors established by the United States Constitution, which elects the President and Vice President of the United States.
Examples
- The Electoral College consists of 538 electors.
- In the 2020 election, the Electoral College voted on December 14.
- Each state has a different number of electoral votes based on its population.
Meaning
The Electoral College is a mechanism established in the United States for the indirect election of the President and Vice President, through electors who represent the voters in each state.
Synonyms
- Voting system
- Electoral process
- Electoral assembly
