American Government / Unit 5 Gov 217 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Electoral Calendar
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The idea
The presidential electoral calendar runs in two steps: Election Day in early November, then the electors' formal vote in mid-December.
In practice
The president of the Senate reads the electoral votes — the count that legally decides.
Where people slip
November produces the electors; December produces the president.
Your place on the trail
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