Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: American Civics: The Electoral College

9th - 10th
A fantastic explanation of the Electoral College and how it functions. What really happens at the polls during Election Day? What occurs if the vote in the Electoral College does not reflect the popular vote? How do candidates spend...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Founding Principles: The Electoral Process

9th - 10th
Learn about the Electoral Process. Students watch video, study, and analyze how senators, representatives, and the president of the United States are elected. [15:04]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Constitutional Compromises: The Electoral College

9th - 10th
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses the Electoral Collection, a compromise agreed upon at the Constitutional Convention. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics...
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Elections and Voting Part 9:the Birth of the Electoral College

9th - 10th
Today we learn about the birth of the Electoral College.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 1234: Elections and Voting Part 11: Electoral College

9th - 10th
Does the popular vote determine who wins the presidency? Find out on today's podcast.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics:elections and Voting: How the Electoral College Works

9th - 10th
It takes 270 electoral votes to win a presidential election outright. Learn more on today's Election Day podcast.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: What Happens in an Electoral College Tie?

9th - 10th
What happens if there is a tie vote in the Electoral College? We'll find out on today's podcast.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: The Three Branches of Government: The Electoral College

9th - 10th
Today on the podcast, we explain the Electoral College.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 1639: Creating the Electoral College

9th - 10th
Not trusting Congress, the states, or the people to directly elect a president, the Framers created the Electoral College.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 324: Features of the Electoral College Part 1

9th - 10th
Today we discuss features of the Electoral College.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 325: Features of the Electoral College Part 2

9th - 10th
Today we continue our discussion on features of the Electoral College.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 326: Problems With the Electoral College

9th - 10th
Today we conclude our discussion of the Electoral College.
Instructional Video
CGP Grey

Cgp Grey: Grey Explains: How the Electoral College Works

9th - 10th
Explains how the Electoral College system is structured and how it works in an election, including for the American territories and for citizens living abroad. [4:43]
Instructional Video
CGP Grey

Cgp Grey: Grey Explains: What if the Electoral College Is Tied?

9th - 10th
Explains how the House of Representatives becomes involved if there is a tie vote in the Electoral College, and what rules apply. [3:37]
Instructional Video
Other

Reading Through History: What Is the Electoral College?

9th - 10th
Video provides a brief introduction and explanation of the Electoral College, which is used to help elect the President of the United States. [8:59]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: Constitutional Compromise:electoral College

9th - 10th
In order to ratify the Constitution, the delegates made several compromises, including the system for electing the president. [5:31]
Instructional Video
HipHughes History

You Tube: The Electoral College for Dummies: How It Works

9th - 10th
When someone says Electoral College do you quietly look down and hope to avoid the conversation? Well you're not alone and HipHughes is here to clearly explain how the Electoral College works! You will me memorized as you become engaged...