Reading of the Electoral College Votes

This video originally aired on Thursday, January 6, 2005.

About This Video

The Vice President in his role as president of the Senate reads the votes for president and vice president from the Electoral College and declares a victor before a joint session of Congress.

Discussion Questions

  1. Who elects the president of the United States?
  2. Who is in charge of the joint session of Congress?
  3. Where are electoral votes counted?
  4. What is the procedure for declaring a new president?
  5. Assess the effectiveness of the transfer of power to a new president.

Keywords

Electoral College, Joint Sessions, LEGISLATIVE, President, Vice President

Related Subjects/Topics

  • U.S. House of Representatives
  • Campaigns and Elections
  • The President
  • U.S. Constitution
  • U.S. Senate

Speakers

  • Vice President Richard Cheney