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Reading of the Electoral College Votes
This video originally aired on
Thursday, January 6, 2005
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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
Who elects the president of the United States?
Who is in charge of the joint session of Congress?
Where are electoral votes counted?
What is the procedure for declaring a new president?
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
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