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electoral college

 

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Noun electoral college has 1 sense
  1. electoral college - the body of electors who formally elect the United States president and vice-president
    --1 is a kind of
    body

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Term: Electoral College

Description:

The Electoral College is a body of electors established by the United States Constitution, responsible for the selection of the President and Vice President of the country. It is composed of representatives from each state, chosen by the voters, and their votes determine the outcome of the presidential election.

Senses:

Sense 1: Noun - The institution that plays a crucial role in the election process

Example sentence: The Electoral College ensures that the election of the President is not solely based on the popular vote.

Sense 2: Noun - The body of electors chosen by the voters

Example sentence: Each state has a different number of electors in the Electoral College, based on its population.

Sense 3: Adjective - Pertaining to the electoral college

Example sentence: The Electoral College system is a fundamental aspect of the American political process.

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