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- 2. The Electoral College Vocabulary Work Listening: Part 1 Listening: Part 2 Translation Questions for Discussion Return
- 3. Match the English and Russian Equivalents to hold elections to vote to elect college candidate ballot
- 4. избирательный бюллетень Match the English and Russian Equivalents to hold elections to vote to elect college
- 5. коллегия бюллетень Match the English and Russian Equivalents to hold elections to vote to elect college
- 6. коллегия бюллетень избиратель Match the English and Russian Equivalents to hold elections to vote to elect
- 7. голосовать коллегия бюллетень избиратель Match the English and Russian Equivalents to hold elections to vote to
- 8. голосовать коллегия бюллетень избиратель отклонить Match the English and Russian Equivalents to hold elections to vote
- 9. голосовать избирать коллегия бюллетень избиратель отклонить Match the English and Russian Equivalents to hold elections to
- 10. голосовать избирать коллегия бюллетень избиратель поддержать отклонить Match the English and Russian Equivalents to hold elections
- 11. проводить выборы голосовать избирать коллегия бюллетень избиратель поддержать отклонить Match the English and Russian Equivalents to
- 12. проводить выборы голосовать избирать коллегия бюллетень избиратель представитель поддержать отклонить Match the English and Russian Equivalents
- 13. проводить выборы голосовать избирать коллегия кандидат бюллетень избиратель представитель поддержать отклонить to hold elections to vote
- 14. Read about the Senate and the House of Representatives The House of Representatives is the larger
- 15. Do Americans vote directly for the president and vice president? Who was the idea of the
- 16. During the presidential elections, Americans vote __________. a. directly for the candidates b. for the candidates’
- 17. During the presidential elections, Americans vote __________. a. directly for the candidates b. for the candidates’
- 18. During the presidential elections, Americans vote __________. a. directly for the candidates b. for the candidates’
- 19. During the presidential elections, Americans vote __________. a. directly for the candidates b. for the candidates’
- 20. During the presidential elections, Americans vote __________. a. directly for the candidates b. for the candidates’
- 21. During the presidential elections, Americans vote __________. a. directly for the candidates b. for the candidates’
- 22. Different states have different laws on the appointment of________. a. senators b. president c. electors d.
- 23. Different states have different laws on the appointment of________. a. senators b. president c. electors d.
- 24. Different states have different laws on the appointment of________. a. senators b. president c. electors d.
- 25. Different states have different laws on the appointment of________. a. senators b. president c. electors d.
- 26. Different states have different laws on the appointment of________. a. senators b. president c. electors d.
- 27. Different states have different laws on the appointment of________. a. senators b. president c. electors d.
- 28. In all, there are ______ hundred thirty-eight votes in the Electoral College. a. one b. two
- 29. In all, there are ______ hundred thirty-eight votes in the Electoral College. a. one b. two
- 30. In all, there are ______ hundred thirty-eight votes in the Electoral College. a. one b. two
- 31. In all, there are ______ hundred thirty-eight votes in the Electoral College. a. one b. two
- 32. When Americans (electWhen Americans (elect, chooseWhen Americans (elect, choose, voteWhen Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for
- 33. When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president next Tuesday, their votes will
- 34. When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president next Tuesday, their votes will
- 35. When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president next Tuesday, their votes will
- 36. When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president next Tuesday, their votes will
- 37. When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president next Tuesday, their votes will
- 38. When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president next Tuesday, their votes will
- 39. When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president next Tuesday, their votes will
- 40. When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president next Tuesday, their votes will
- 41. When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president next Tuesday, their votes will
- 42. When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president next Tuesday, their votes will
- 43. Read the Script of Part One and Choose the Most Suitable Option in Each Case Different
- 44. Read the Script of Part One and Choose the Most Suitable Option in Each Case Different
- 45. Read the Script of Part One and Choose the Most Suitable Option in Each Case Different
- 46. Read the Script of Part One and Choose the Most Suitable Option in Each Case Different
- 47. Read the Script of Part One and Choose the Most Suitable Option in Each Case Different
- 48. Read the Script of Part One and Choose the Most Suitable Option in Each Case Different
- 49. Read the Script of Part One and Choose the Most Suitable Option in Each Case Different
- 50. Right ! Different states have different laws on the appointment of electors. But political parties often
- 51. The candidate with the most popular votes in a state usually wins all the electoral votes
- 52. The candidate with the most popular votes in a state usually wins all the electoral votes
- 53. The candidate with the most popular votes in a state usually wins all the electoral votes
- 54. The candidate with the most popular votes in a state usually wins all the electoral votes
- 55. The candidate with the most popular votes in a state usually wins all the electoral votes
- 56. The candidate with the most popular votes in a state usually wins all the electoral votes
- 57. The candidate with the most popular votes in a state usually wins all the electoral votes
- 58. The candidate with the most popular votes in a state usually wins all the electoral votes
- 59. The candidate with the most popular votes in a state usually wins all the electoral votes
- 60. In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a state wins five hundred thirty-seven
- 61. In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a state wins all the electoral
- 62. In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a state wins all the electoral
- 63. In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a state wins all the electoral
- 64. In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a state wins all the electoral
- 65. In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a state wins all the electoral
- 66. In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a state wins all the electoral
- 67. In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a state wins all the electoral
- 68. In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a state wins all the electoral
- 69. In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a state wins all the electoral
- 70. In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a state wins all the electoral
- 71. In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a state wins all the electoral
- 72. In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a state wins all the electoral
- 73. In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a state wins all the electoral
- 74. In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a state wins all the electoral
- 75. In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a state wins all the electoral
- 76. In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a state wins all the electoral
- 77. In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a state wins all the electoral
- 78. In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a state wins all the electoral
- 79. In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a state wins all the electoral
- 80. Почему американские президенты не могут избираться более чем на два срока Translate into English menu next
- 81. Почему американские президенты не могут избираться более чем на два срока Нигде в Конституции США не
- 82. Почему американские президенты не могут избираться более чем на два срока Нигде в Конституции США не
- 83. Почему американские президенты не могут избираться более чем на два срока Нигде в Конституции США не
- 84. Почему американские президенты не могут избираться более чем на два срока Нигде в Конституции США не
- 85. Почему американские президенты не могут избираться более чем на два срока Нигде в Конституции США не
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- 89. Почему американские президенты не могут избираться более чем на два срока Нигде в Конституции США не
- 90. Почему американские президенты не могут избираться более чем на два срока Нигде в Конституции США не
- 91. Но другие полагали, что его руководство и опыт были нужны во время Великой Депрессии и Второй
- 92. Но другие полагали, что его руководство и опыт были нужны во время Великой Депрессии и Второй
- 93. Но другие полагали, что его руководство и опыт были нужны во время Великой Депрессии и Второй
- 94. Но другие полагали, что его руководство и опыт были нужны во время Великой Депрессии и Второй
- 95. Но другие полагали, что его руководство и опыт были нужны во время Великой Депрессии и Второй
- 96. Но другие полагали, что его руководство и опыт были нужны во время Великой Депрессии и Второй
- 97. Но другие полагали, что его руководство и опыт были нужны во время Великой Депрессии и Второй
- 98. Do the people in your country vote for the president directly? Or do they vote for
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The Electoral College
Vocabulary Work
Listening: Part 1
Listening: Part 2
Translation
Questions for Discussion
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The Electoral College
Vocabulary Work
Listening: Part 1
Listening: Part 2
Translation
Questions for Discussion
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Match the English and Russian Equivalents
to hold elections
to vote
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Match the English and Russian Equivalents
to hold elections
to vote
to
college
candidate
ballot
elector
representative
to support
to reject
избирательный бюллетень
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Match the English and Russian Equivalents
to hold elections
to vote
избирательный бюллетень
Match the English and Russian Equivalents
to hold elections
to vote
to elect
college
candidate
ballot
elector
representative
to support
to reject
коллегия
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Match the English and Russian Equivalents
to hold elections
to vote
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бюллетень
Match the English and Russian Equivalents
to hold elections
to vote
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college
candidate
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elector
representative
to support
to reject
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Match the English and Russian Equivalents
to hold elections
to vote
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to hold elections
to vote
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candidate
ballot
elector
representative
to support
to reject
голосовать
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to vote
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избиратель
Match the English and Russian Equivalents
to hold elections
to vote
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college
candidate
ballot
elector
representative
to support
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отклонить
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Match the English and Russian Equivalents
to hold elections
to vote
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избиратель
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Match the English and Russian Equivalents
to hold elections
to vote
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college
candidate
ballot
elector
representative
to support
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избирать
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отклонить
Match the English and Russian Equivalents
to hold elections
to vote
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избирать
коллегия
бюллетень
избиратель
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Match the English and Russian Equivalents
to hold elections
to vote
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candidate
ballot
elector
representative
to support
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поддержать
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Match the English and Russian Equivalents
to hold elections
to vote
to
избирать
коллегия
бюллетень
избиратель
поддержать
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Match the English and Russian Equivalents
to hold elections
to vote
to
college
candidate
ballot
elector
representative
to support
to reject
проводить выборы
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Match the English and Russian Equivalents
to hold elections
to vote
проводить выборы
голосовать
избирать
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избиратель
поддержать
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Match the English and Russian Equivalents
to hold elections
to vote
to elect
college
candidate
ballot
elector
representative
to support
to reject
представитель
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Match the English and Russian Equivalents
to hold elections
to vote
проводить выборы
голосовать
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Match the English and Russian Equivalents
to hold elections
to vote
to elect
college
candidate
ballot
elector
representative
to support
to reject
кандидат
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to hold elections
to vote
to elect
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elector
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Read about the Senate and the House of Representatives
The House
Read about the Senate and the House of Representatives
The House
The Senate is generally considered to be the upper house of the United States Congress. The Senate has 100 elected members, two from each state, serving six-year terms with one-third of the seats coming up for election every two years. The vice-president serves as the presiding officer over the Senate, although he does not serve on any committees and is restricted to voting only in the event of a tie.
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Do Americans vote directly for the president and vice president?
Who was
Who was
Where does the term “college” come from?
What does it mean?
Does the U.S. constitution use the term “Electoral College”?
What is the number of electors in each state?
Which state has the highest number of electoral votes?
What is the total amount of votes in the Electoral College?
How many votes does a candidate have to win to become president?
Listen to the First Part of the Radio Program and Get Ready to Answer the Questions
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During the presidential elections, Americans vote __________.
a. directly for
During the presidential elections, Americans vote __________.
a. directly for
c. for the elected officials d. for no one in particular
Choose the most suitable variant
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During the presidential elections, Americans vote __________.
a. directly for
During the presidential elections, Americans vote __________.
a. directly for
c. for the elected officials d. for no one in particular
The idea of the Electoral College was borrowed from the ancient ________.
a. Roman Empire b. Anglo-Saxons c. peoples d. empires
Choose the most suitable variant
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During the presidential elections, Americans vote __________.
a. directly for
During the presidential elections, Americans vote __________.
a. directly for
c. for the elected officials d. for no one in particular
The idea of the Electoral College was borrowed from the ancient ________.
a. Roman Empire b. Anglo-Saxons c. peoples d. empires
The term "college" comes from _______.
a. French b. English c. Latin d. German
Choose the most suitable variant
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During the presidential elections, Americans vote __________.
a. directly for
During the presidential elections, Americans vote __________.
a. directly for
c. for the elected officials d. for no one in particular
The idea of the Electoral College was borrowed from the ancient ________.
a. Roman Empire b. Anglo-Saxons c. peoples d. empires
The term "college" comes from _______.
a. French b. English c. Latin d. German
It can mean _______ who act together for a common purpose.
a. voters b. any group of people
c. electors d. candidates for president and vice president
Choose the most suitable variant
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During the presidential elections, Americans vote __________.
a. directly for
During the presidential elections, Americans vote __________.
a. directly for
c. for the elected officials d. for no one in particular
The idea of the Electoral College was borrowed from the ancient ________.
a. Roman Empire b. Anglo-Saxons c. peoples d. empires
The term "college" comes from _______.
a. French b. English c. Latin d. German
It can mean _______ who act together for a common purpose.
a. voters b. any group of people
c. electors d. candidates for president and vice president
The Constitution _______ uses the term "electoral college."
a. often b. seldom c. never
Choose the most suitable variant
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During the presidential elections, Americans vote __________.
a. directly for
During the presidential elections, Americans vote __________.
a. directly for
c. for the elected officials d. for no one in particular
The idea of the Electoral College was borrowed from the ancient ________.
a. Roman Empire b. Anglo-Saxons c. peoples d. empires
The term "college" comes from _______.
a. French b. English c. Latin d. German
It can mean _______ who act together for a common purpose.
a. voters b. any group of people
c. electors d. candidates for president and vice president
The Constitution _______ uses the term "electoral college."
a. often b. seldom c. never
GOOD GOING!
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Different states have different laws on the appointment of________.
a.
Different states have different laws on the appointment of________.
a.
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Different states have different laws on the appointment of________.
a.
Different states have different laws on the appointment of________.
a.
In some states, the names of the electors appear on the ballot, below the names of the_____________.
a. senators b. representatives c. voters d. candidates
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Different states have different laws on the appointment of________.
a.
Different states have different laws on the appointment of________.
a.
In some states, the names of the electors appear on the ballot, below the names of the_____________.
a. senators b. representatives c. voters d. candidates
The number of electors in each state equals the number of representatives and senators that the state has in _________.
a. Congress b. the Parliament c. the government d. the White House
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Different states have different laws on the appointment of________.
a.
Different states have different laws on the appointment of________.
a.
In some states, the names of the electors appear on the ballot, below the names of the_____________.
a. senators b. representatives c. voters d. candidates
The number of electors in each state equals the number of representatives and senators that the state has in _________.
a. Congress b. the Parliament c. the government d. the White House
This depends on (the) _________.
a. economy b. size c. population d. climate
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Different states have different laws on the appointment of________.
a.
Different states have different laws on the appointment of________.
a.
In some states, the names of the electors appear on the ballot, below the names of the_____________.
a. senators b. representatives c. voters d. candidates
The number of electors in each state equals the number of representatives and senators that the state has in _________.
a. Congress b. the Parliament c. the government d. the White House
This depends on (the) _________.
a. economy b. size c. population d. climate
_________ has the most – fifty-five.
a. Colorado b. California c. Washington d. Texas f. New York
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Different states have different laws on the appointment of________.
a.
Different states have different laws on the appointment of________.
a.
In some states, the names of the electors appear on the ballot, below the names of the_____________.
a. senators b. representatives c. voters d. candidates
The number of electors in each state equals the number of representatives and senators that the state has in _________.
a. Congress b. the Parliament c. the government d. the White House
This depends on (the) _________.
a. economy b. size c. population d. climate
_________ has the most – fifty-five.
a. Colorado b. California c. Washington d. Texas f. New York
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In all, there are ______ hundred thirty-eight votes in the Electoral
In all, there are ______ hundred thirty-eight votes in the Electoral
a. one b. two c. three d. four e. five
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In all, there are ______ hundred thirty-eight votes in the Electoral
In all, there are ______ hundred thirty-eight votes in the Electoral
a. one b. two c. three d. four e. five
To become president, a candidate must win more than ______.
a. one-third b. half c. two-thirds d. three-fourths
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In all, there are ______ hundred thirty-eight votes in the Electoral
In all, there are ______ hundred thirty-eight votes in the Electoral
a. one b. two c. three d. four e. five
To become president, a candidate must win more than ______.
a. one-third b. half c. two-thirds d. three-fourths
If there is a tie, the election would be decided in the _________.
a. House of Representatives b. Senate c. White House
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In all, there are ______ hundred thirty-eight votes in the Electoral
In all, there are ______ hundred thirty-eight votes in the Electoral
a. one b. two c. three d. four e. five
To become president, a candidate must win more than ______.
a. one-third b. half c. two-thirds d. three-fourths
If there is a tie, the election would be decided in the _________.
a. House of Representatives b. Senate c. White House
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When Americans (electWhen Americans (elect, chooseWhen Americans (elect, choose, voteWhen Americans
When Americans (electWhen Americans (elect, chooseWhen Americans (elect, choose, voteWhen Americans
The founders of the nation (think, thought, had thought) appointed representatives should make the choice. They saw this as a compromise between having Congress elect a president and having the (people, electors, candidates) do it directly. They (loaned, lent, borrowed) an idea from the ancient Holy Roman Empire. Back then, a number of (princess, prince’s, princes) of German states acted as electors of the king.
The (phrase, term, verb) "college" comes from Latin. It can mean any group of people who (act, do, work, win) together for a common purpose. The Constitution talks (after, about, on, over) "electors," but never uses the term "electoral college." Yet Americans (are, have being, were) calling it that by the early 1800s.
Read the Script of Part One and Choose the Most Suitable Word in Each Case
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When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president
When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president
The founders of the nation (think, thought, had thought) appointed representatives should make the choice. They saw this as a compromise between having Congress elect a president and having the (people, electors, candidates) do it directly. They (loaned, lent, borrowed) an idea from the ancient Holy Roman Empire. Back then, a number of (princess, prince’s, princes) of German states acted as electors of the king.
The (phrase, term, verb) "college" comes from Latin. It can mean any group of people who (act, do, work, win) together for a common purpose. The Constitution talks (after, about, on, over) "electors," but never uses the term "electoral college." Yet Americans (are, have being, were) calling it that by the early 1800s.
Read the Script of Part One and Choose the Most Suitable Word in Each Case
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When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president
When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president
The founders of the nation (thinkThe founders of the nation (think, thoughtThe founders of the nation (think, thought, had thought) appointed representatives should make the choice. They saw this as a compromise between having Congress elect a president and having the (people, electors, candidates) do it directly. They (loaned, lent, borrowed) an idea from the ancient Holy Roman Empire. Back then, a number of (princess, prince’s, princes) of German states acted as electors of the king.
The (phrase, term, verb) "college" comes from Latin. It can mean any group of people who (act, do, work, win) together for a common purpose. The Constitution talks (after, about, on, over) "electors," but never uses the term "electoral college." Yet Americans (are, have being, were) calling it that by the early 1800s.
Read the Script of Part One and Choose the Most Suitable Word in Each Case
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When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president
When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president
The founders of the nation (think, thought, had thought) appointed representatives should make the choice. They saw this as a compromise between having Congress elect a president and having the (peopleThe founders of the nation (think, thought, had thought) appointed representatives should make the choice. They saw this as a compromise between having Congress elect a president and having the (people, electorsThe founders of the nation (think, thought, had thought) appointed representatives should make the choice. They saw this as a compromise between having Congress elect a president and having the (people, electors, candidates) do it directly. They (loaned, lent, borrowed) an idea from the ancient Holy Roman Empire. Back then, a number of (princess, prince’s, princes) of German states acted as electors of the king.
The (phrase, term, verb) "college" comes from Latin. It can mean any group of people who (act, do, work, win) together for a common purpose. The Constitution talks (after, about, on, over) "electors," but never uses the term "electoral college." Yet Americans (are, have being, were) calling it that by the early 1800s.
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When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president
When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president
The founders of the nation (think, thought, had thought) appointed representatives should make the choice. They saw this as a compromise between having Congress elect a president and having the (people, electors, candidates) do it directly. They (loanedThe founders of the nation (think, thought, had thought) appointed representatives should make the choice. They saw this as a compromise between having Congress elect a president and having the (people, electors, candidates) do it directly. They (loaned, lentThe founders of the nation (think, thought, had thought) appointed representatives should make the choice. They saw this as a compromise between having Congress elect a president and having the (people, electors, candidates) do it directly. They (loaned, lent, borrowed) an idea from the ancient Holy Roman Empire. Back then, a number of (princess, prince’s, princes) of German states acted as electors of the king.
The (phrase, term, verb) "college" comes from Latin. It can mean any group of people who (act, do, work, win) together for a common purpose. The Constitution talks (after, about, on, over) "electors," but never uses the term "electoral college." Yet Americans (are, have being, were) calling it that by the early 1800s.
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When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president
When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president
The founders of the nation (think, thought, had thought) appointed representatives should make the choice. They saw this as a compromise between having Congress elect a president and having the (people, electors, candidates) do it directly. They (loaned, lent, borrowed) an idea from the ancient Holy Roman Empire. Back then, a number of (princessThe founders of the nation (think, thought, had thought) appointed representatives should make the choice. They saw this as a compromise between having Congress elect a president and having the (people, electors, candidates) do it directly. They (loaned, lent, borrowed) an idea from the ancient Holy Roman Empire. Back then, a number of (princess, prince’sThe founders of the nation (think, thought, had thought) appointed representatives should make the choice. They saw this as a compromise between having Congress elect a president and having the (people, electors, candidates) do it directly. They (loaned, lent, borrowed) an idea from the ancient Holy Roman Empire. Back then, a number of (princess, prince’s, princes) of German states acted as electors of the king.
The (phrase, term, verb) "college" comes from Latin. It can mean any group of people who (act, do, work, win) together for a common purpose. The Constitution talks (after, about, on, over) "electors," but never uses the term "electoral college." Yet Americans (are, have being, were) calling it that by the early 1800s.
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When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president
When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president
The founders of the nation (think, thought, had thought) appointed representatives should make the choice. They saw this as a compromise between having Congress elect a president and having the (people, electors, candidates) do it directly. They (loaned, lent, borrowed) an idea from the ancient Holy Roman Empire. Back then, a number of (princess, prince’s, princes) of German states acted as electors of the king.
The (phraseThe (phrase, termThe (phrase, term, verb) "college" comes from Latin. It can mean any group of people who (act, do, work, win) together for a common purpose. The Constitution talks (after, about, on, over) "electors," but never uses the term "electoral college." Yet Americans (are, have being, were) calling it that by the early 1800s.
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When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president
When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president
The founders of the nation (think, thought, had thought) appointed representatives should make the choice. They saw this as a compromise between having Congress elect a president and having the (people, electors, candidates) do it directly. They (loaned, lent, borrowed) an idea from the ancient Holy Roman Empire. Back then, a number of (princess, prince’s, princes) of German states acted as electors of the king.
The (phrase, term, verb) "college" comes from Latin. It can mean any group of people who (actThe (phrase, term, verb) "college" comes from Latin. It can mean any group of people who (act, doThe (phrase, term, verb) "college" comes from Latin. It can mean any group of people who (act, do, workThe (phrase, term, verb) "college" comes from Latin. It can mean any group of people who (act, do, work, win) together for a common purpose. The Constitution talks (after, about, on, over) "electors," but never uses the term "electoral college." Yet Americans (are, have being, were) calling it that by the early 1800s.
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When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president
When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president
The founders of the nation (think, thought, had thought) appointed representatives should make the choice. They saw this as a compromise between having Congress elect a president and having the (people, electors, candidates) do it directly. They (loaned, lent, borrowed) an idea from the ancient Holy Roman Empire. Back then, a number of (princess, prince’s, princes) of German states acted as electors of the king.
The (phrase, term, verb) "college" comes from Latin. It can mean any group of people who (act, do, work, win) together for a common purpose. The Constitution talks (afterThe (phrase, term, verb) "college" comes from Latin. It can mean any group of people who (act, do, work, win) together for a common purpose. The Constitution talks (after, aboutThe (phrase, term, verb) "college" comes from Latin. It can mean any group of people who (act, do, work, win) together for a common purpose. The Constitution talks (after, about, onThe (phrase, term, verb) "college" comes from Latin. It can mean any group of people who (act, do, work, win) together for a common purpose. The Constitution talks (after, about, on, over) "electors," but never uses the term "electoral college." Yet Americans (are, have being, were) calling it that by the early 1800s.
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When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president
When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president
The founders of the nation (think, thought, had thought) appointed representatives should make the choice. They saw this as a compromise between having Congress elect a president and having the (people, electors, candidates) do it directly. They (loaned, lent, borrowed) an idea from the ancient Holy Roman Empire. Back then, a number of (princess, prince’s, princes) of German states acted as electors of the king.
The (phrase, term, verb) "college" comes from Latin. It can mean any group of people who (act, do, work, win) together for a common purpose. The Constitution talks (after, about, on, over) "electors," but never uses the term "electoral college." Yet Americans (areThe (phrase, term, verb) "college" comes from Latin. It can mean any group of people who (act, do, work, win) together for a common purpose. The Constitution talks (after, about, on, over) "electors," but never uses the term "electoral college." Yet Americans (are, have beingThe (phrase, term, verb) "college" comes from Latin. It can mean any group of people who (act, do, work, win) together for a common purpose. The Constitution talks (after, about, on, over) "electors," but never uses the term "electoral college." Yet Americans (are, have being, were) calling it that by the early 1800s.
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When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president
When Americans (elect, choose, vote, think) for president and vice president
The founders of the nation (think, thought, had thought) appointed representatives should make the choice. They saw this as a compromise between having Congress elect a president and having the (people, electors, candidates) do it directly. They (loaned, lent, borrowed) an idea from the ancient Holy Roman Empire. Back then, a number of (princess, prince’s, princes) of German states acted as electors of the king.
The (phrase, term, verb) "college" comes from Latin. It can mean any group of people who (act, do, work, win) together for a common purpose. The Constitution talks (after, about, on, over) "electors," but never uses the term "electoral college." Yet Americans (are, have being, were) calling it that by the early 1800s.
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Different states have different laws on the appointment of electors. But political parties often (electDifferent states have different laws on the appointment of electors. But political parties often (elect, voteDifferent states have different laws on the appointment of electors. But political parties often (elect, vote, nominate) people to recognize their service to their party. In some states, the names of the electors (look, appear, see) on the ballot, below the names of the candidates.
The number of electors in each state (rates, takes, equals) the number of representatives and senators that the state (gives, has, takes) in Congress. This depends on population. So, states with more people have more electoral votes. California has the most – 55.
In all, there (were, are, is) five hundred thirty-eight votes in the Electoral College. To become president, a candidate must (win, won, wen) more than half, or at least two hundred seventy. If there is a tie, the election would be (elected, decided, voted) in the House of Representatives.
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Different states have different laws on the appointment of electors. But political parties often (elect, vote, nominate) people to recognize their service to their party. In some states, the names of the electors (lookDifferent states have different laws on the appointment of electors. But political parties often (elect, vote, nominate) people to recognize their service to their party. In some states, the names of the electors (look, appearDifferent states have different laws on the appointment of electors. But political parties often (elect, vote, nominate) people to recognize their service to their party. In some states, the names of the electors (look, appear, see) on the ballot, below the names of the candidates.
The number of electors in each state (rates, takes, equals) the number of representatives and senators that the state (gives, has, takes) in Congress. This depends on population. So, states with more people have more electoral votes. California has the most – 55.
In all, there (were, are, is) five hundred thirty-eight votes in the Electoral College. To become president, a candidate must (win, won, wen) more than half, or at least two hundred seventy. If there is a tie, the election would be (elected, decided, voted) in the House of Representatives.
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Different states have different laws on the appointment of electors. But political parties often (elect, vote, nominate) people to recognize their service to their party. In some states, the names of the electors (look, appear, see) on the ballot, below the names of the candidates.
The number of electors in each state (ratesThe number of electors in each state (rates, takesThe number of electors in each state (rates, takes, equals) the number of representatives and senators that the state (gives, has, takes) in Congress. This depends on population. So, states with more people have more electoral votes. California has the most – 55.
In all, there (were, are, is) five hundred thirty-eight votes in the Electoral College. To become president, a candidate must (win, won, wen) more than half, or at least two hundred seventy. If there is a tie, the election would be (elected, decided, voted) in the House of Representatives.
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Different states have different laws on the appointment of electors. But political parties often (elect, vote, nominate) people to recognize their service to their party. In some states, the names of the electors (look, appear, see) on the ballot, below the names of the candidates.
The number of electors in each state (rates, takes, equals) the number of representatives and senators that the state (givesThe number of electors in each state (rates, takes, equals) the number of representatives and senators that the state (gives, hasThe number of electors in each state (rates, takes, equals) the number of representatives and senators that the state (gives, has, takes) in Congress. This depends on population. So, states with more people have more electoral votes. California has the most – 55.
In all, there (were, are, is) five hundred thirty-eight votes in the Electoral College. To become president, a candidate must (win, won, wen) more than half, or at least two hundred seventy. If there is a tie, the election would be (elected, decided, voted) in the House of Representatives.
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Different states have different laws on the appointment of electors. But political parties often (elect, vote, nominate) people to recognize their service to their party. In some states, the names of the electors (look, appear, see) on the ballot, below the names of the candidates.
The number of electors in each state (rates, takes, equals) the number of representatives and senators that the state (gives, has, takes) in Congress. This depends on population. So, states with more people have more electoral votes. California has the most – 55.
In all, there (wereIn all, there (were, areIn all, there (were, are, is) five hundred thirty-eight votes in the Electoral College. To become president, a candidate must (win, won, wen) more than half, or at least two hundred seventy. If there is a tie, the election would be (elected, decided, voted) in the House of Representatives.
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Different states have different laws on the appointment of electors. But political parties often (elect, vote, nominate) people to recognize their service to their party. In some states, the names of the electors (look, appear, see) on the ballot, below the names of the candidates.
The number of electors in each state (rates, takes, equals) the number of representatives and senators that the state (gives, has, takes) in Congress. This depends on population. So, states with more people have more electoral votes. California has the most – 55.
In all, there (were, are, is) five hundred thirty-eight votes in the Electoral College. To become president, a candidate must (winIn all, there (were, are, is) five hundred thirty-eight votes in the Electoral College. To become president, a candidate must (win, wonIn all, there (were, are, is) five hundred thirty-eight votes in the Electoral College. To become president, a candidate must (win, won, wen) more than half, or at least two hundred seventy. If there is a tie, the election would be (elected, decided, voted) in the House of Representatives.
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Different states have different laws on the appointment of electors. But political parties often (elect, vote, nominate) people to recognize their service to their party. In some states, the names of the electors (look, appear, see) on the ballot, below the names of the candidates.
The number of electors in each state (rates, takes, equals) the number of representatives and senators that the state (gives, has, takes) in Congress. This depends on population. So, states with more people have more electoral votes. California has the most – 55.
In all, there (were, are, is) five hundred thirty-eight votes in the Electoral College. To become president, a candidate must (win, won, wen) more than half, or at least two hundred seventy. If there is a tie, the election would be (electedIn all, there (were, are, is) five hundred thirty-eight votes in the Electoral College. To become president, a candidate must (win, won, wen) more than half, or at least two hundred seventy. If there is a tie, the election would be (elected, decidedIn all, there (were, are, is) five hundred thirty-eight votes in the Electoral College. To become president, a candidate must (win, won, wen) more than half, or at least two hundred seventy. If there is a tie, the election would be (elected, decided, voted) in the House of Representatives.
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Different states have different laws on the appointment of
The number of electors in each state (rates, takes, equals) the number of representatives and senators that the state (gives, has, takes) in Congress. This depends on population. So, states with more people have more electoral votes. California has the most – 55.
In all, there (were, are, is) five hundred thirty-eight votes in the Electoral College. To become president, a candidate must (win, won, wen) more than half, or at least two hundred seventy. If there is a tie, the election would be (elected, decided, voted) in the House of Representatives.
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The candidate with the most popular votes in a state usually
Federal law requires electors to vote for the candidate who won the most votes in their state.
In 2000, Al Gore received half a million votes fewer than George W. Bush.
Critics of the Electoral College system call it undemocratic, difficult to understand and dangerous to the political system.
There have been very few proposals in Congress to reform the Electoral College.
It is very difficult to make changes in the U.S. Constitution.
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The candidate with the most popular votes in a state usually
Federal law requires electors to vote for the candidate who won the most votes in their state.
In 2000, Al Gore received half a million votes fewer than George W. Bush.
Critics of the Electoral College system call it undemocratic, difficult to understand and dangerous to the political system.
There have been very few proposals in Congress to reform the Electoral College.
It is very difficult to make changes in the U.S. Constitution.
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Determine, whether the following statements are
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The candidate with the most popular votes in a state usually
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Federal law requires electors to vote for the candidate who won the most votes in their state . false
In 2000, Al Gore received half a million votes fewer than George W. Bush. (true(true – false)
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The candidate with the most popular votes in a state usually
Federal law requires electors to vote for the candidate who won the most votes in their state . false
In 2000, Al Gore received half a million votes fewer than George W. Bush. false
Critics of the Electoral College system call it undemocratic, difficult to understand and dangerous to the political system . (true(true – false)
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The candidate with the most popular votes in a state usually
Federal law requires electors to vote for the candidate who won the most votes in their state . false
In 2000, Al Gore received half a million votes fewer than George W. Bush. false
Critics of the Electoral College system call it undemocratic, difficult to understand and dangerous to the political system . true
There have been very few proposals in Congress to reform the Electoral College. (true(true – false)
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The candidate with the most popular votes in a state usually
Federal law requires electors to vote for the candidate who won the most votes in their state . false
In 2000, Al Gore received half a million votes fewer than George W. Bush. false
Critics of the Electoral College system call it undemocratic, difficult to understand and dangerous to the political system . true
There have been very few proposals in Congress to reform the Electoral College. false
It is very difficult to make changes in the U.S. Constitution. (true(true – false)
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The candidate with the most popular votes in a state usually
Federal law requires electors to vote for the candidate who won the most votes in their state . false
In 2000, Al Gore received half a million votes fewer than George W. Bush. false
Critics of the Electoral College system call it undemocratic, difficult to understand and dangerous to the political system . true
There have been very few proposals in Congress to reform the Electoral College. false
It is very difficult to make changes in the U.S. Constitution. true
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In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
five hundred thirty-seven votes.
for the next four years.
the most votes in their state.
a winner-takes-all system.
the political system.
the popular vote that each candidate receives.
votes than George W. Bush.
all the electoral votes in that state.
a similar change.
the Electoral College.
such laws.
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In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
five hundred thirty-seven votes.
for the next four years.
the most votes in their state.
a winner-takes-all system.
the political system.
the popular vote that each candidate receives.
a difficult process.
votes than George W. Bush.
a similar change.
the Electoral College.
such laws.
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In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
five hundred thirty-seven votes.
for the next four years.
the most votes in their state.
the political system.
the popular vote that each candidate receives.
a difficult process.
votes than George W. Bush.
a similar change.
the Electoral College.
the change to take effect immediately.
such laws.
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In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
Their nine electoral votes would be divided by the share of
five hundred thirty-seven votes.
for the next four years.
the most votes in their state.
the political system.
the popular vote that each candidate receives.
a difficult process.
votes than George W. Bush.
the Electoral College.
the change to take effect immediately.
such laws.
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In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
Their nine electoral votes would be divided by the share of the popular vote that each candidate receives. The proposal calls for
five hundred thirty-seven votes.
for the next four years.
the most votes in their state.
a recount of the ballots in Florida.
the political system.
a difficult process.
votes than George W. Bush.
the Electoral College.
the change to take effect immediately.
such laws.
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In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
Their nine electoral votes would be divided by the share of the popular vote that each candidate receives. The proposal calls for the change to take effect immediately.
No federal law requires electors to vote for the candidate who won
five hundred thirty-seven votes.
for the next four years.
the most votes in their state.
a recount of the ballots in Florida.
the political system.
a difficult process.
votes than George W. Bush.
the Electoral College.
such laws.
until December 13.
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In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
Their nine electoral votes would be divided by the share of the popular vote that each candidate receives. The proposal calls for the change to take effect immediately.
No federal law requires electors to vote for the candidate who won the most votes in their state. Some states, however, do have
five hundred thirty-seven votes.
for the next four years.
a recount of the ballots in Florida.
the political system.
a difficult process.
not always.
votes than George W. Bush.
the Electoral College.
such laws.
until December 13.
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In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
Their nine electoral votes would be divided by the share of the popular vote that each candidate receives. The proposal calls for the change to take effect immediately.
No federal law requires electors to vote for the candidate who won the most votes in their state. Some states, however, do have such laws.
Usually, the candidate who wins in the popular vote nationwide also wins in the Electoral College, but
five hundred thirty-seven votes.
for the next four years.
a recount of the ballots in Florida.
the political system.
a difficult process.
not always.
votes than George W. Bush.
the Electoral College.
until December 13.
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In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
Their nine electoral votes would be divided by the share of the popular vote that each candidate receives. The proposal calls for the change to take effect immediately.
No federal law requires electors to vote for the candidate who won the most votes in their state. Some states, however, do have such laws.
Usually, the candidate who wins in the popular vote nationwide also wins in the Electoral College, but not always. In two thousand, for example, Al Gore received half a million more
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five hundred thirty-seven votes.
for the next four years.
a recount of the ballots in Florida.
the political system.
a difficult process.
votes than George W. Bush.
the Electoral College.
until December 13.
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In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
Their nine electoral votes would be divided by the share of the popular vote that each candidate receives. The proposal calls for the change to take effect immediately.
No federal law requires electors to vote for the candidate who won the most votes in their state. Some states, however, do have such laws.
Usually, the candidate who wins in the popular vote nationwide also wins in the Electoral College, but not always. In two thousand, for example, Al Gore received half a million more votes than George W. Bush. But Mr. Bush won the electoral vote when the Supreme Court ruled, five to four, to halt
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five hundred thirty-seven votes.
for the next four years.
those with large populations.
a recount of the ballots in Florida.
the political system.
a difficult process.
the Electoral College.
until December 13.
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In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
Their nine electoral votes would be divided by the share of the popular vote that each candidate receives. The proposal calls for the change to take effect immediately.
No federal law requires electors to vote for the candidate who won the most votes in their state. Some states, however, do have such laws.
Usually, the candidate who wins in the popular vote nationwide also wins in the Electoral College, but not always. In two thousand, for example, Al Gore received half a million more votes than George W. Bush. But Mr. Bush won the electoral vote when the Supreme Court ruled, five to four, to halt a recount of the ballots in Florida. The state was decided by
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five hundred thirty-seven votes.
for the next four years.
those with large populations.
the political system.
a difficult process.
the Electoral College.
small populations.
until December 13.
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In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
Their nine electoral votes would be divided by the share of the popular vote that each candidate receives. The proposal calls for the change to take effect immediately.
No federal law requires electors to vote for the candidate who won the most votes in their state. Some states, however, do have such laws.
Usually, the candidate who wins in the popular vote nationwide also wins in the Electoral College, but not always. In two thousand, for example, Al Gore received half a million more votes than George W. Bush. But Mr. Bush won the electoral vote when the Supreme Court ruled, five to four, to halt a recount of the ballots in Florida. The state was decided by five hundred thirty-seven votes.
Critics of the Electoral College system call it undemocratic, difficult to understand and dangerous to
the Federal Register.
for the next four years.
those with large populations.
the political system.
a difficult process.
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the Electoral College.
small populations.
until December 13.
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In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
Their nine electoral votes would be divided by the share of the popular vote that each candidate receives. The proposal calls for the change to take effect immediately.
No federal law requires electors to vote for the candidate who won the most votes in their state. Some states, however, do have such laws.
Usually, the candidate who wins in the popular vote nationwide also wins in the Electoral College, but not always. In two thousand, for example, Al Gore received half a million more votes than George W. Bush. But Mr. Bush won the electoral vote when the Supreme Court ruled, five to four, to halt a recount of the ballots in Florida. The state was decided by five hundred thirty-seven votes.
Critics of the Electoral College system call it undemocratic, difficult to understand and dangerous to the political system. Supporters say it helps to guarantee the rights of states with
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for the next four years.
those with large populations.
a difficult process.
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the Electoral College.
small populations.
until December 13.
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In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
Their nine electoral votes would be divided by the share of the popular vote that each candidate receives. The proposal calls for the change to take effect immediately.
No federal law requires electors to vote for the candidate who won the most votes in their state. Some states, however, do have such laws.
Usually, the candidate who wins in the popular vote nationwide also wins in the Electoral College, but not always. In two thousand, for example, Al Gore received half a million more votes than George W. Bush. But Mr. Bush won the electoral vote when the Supreme Court ruled, five to four, to halt a recount of the ballots in Florida. The state was decided by five hundred thirty-seven votes.
Critics of the Electoral College system call it undemocratic, difficult to understand and dangerous to the political system. Supporters say it helps to guarantee the rights of states with small populations. They say it also requires candidates to reach out to many states, not just
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for the next four years.
those with large populations.
a difficult process.
voaspecialenglish.com.
the Electoral College.
until December 13.
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Now read the script of part two and match the beginning of each sentence with its end
In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
Their nine electoral votes would be divided by the share of the popular vote that each candidate receives. The proposal calls for the change to take effect immediately.
No federal law requires electors to vote for the candidate who won the most votes in their state. Some states, however, do have such laws.
Usually, the candidate who wins in the popular vote nationwide also wins in the Electoral College, but not always. In two thousand, for example, Al Gore received half a million more votes than George W. Bush. But Mr. Bush won the electoral vote when the Supreme Court ruled, five to four, to halt a recount of the ballots in Florida. The state was decided by five hundred thirty-seven votes.
Critics of the Electoral College system call it undemocratic, difficult to understand and dangerous to the political system. Supporters say it helps to guarantee the rights of states with small populations. They say it also requires candidates to reach out to many states, not just those with large populations.
There have been hundreds of proposals in Congress to end or reform
the Federal Register.
for the next four years.
a difficult process.
voaspecialenglish.com.
the Electoral College.
until December 13.
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Now read the script of part two and match the beginning of each sentence with its end
In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
Their nine electoral votes would be divided by the share of the popular vote that each candidate receives. The proposal calls for the change to take effect immediately.
No federal law requires electors to vote for the candidate who won the most votes in their state. Some states, however, do have such laws.
Usually, the candidate who wins in the popular vote nationwide also wins in the Electoral College, but not always. In two thousand, for example, Al Gore received half a million more votes than George W. Bush. But Mr. Bush won the electoral vote when the Supreme Court ruled, five to four, to halt a recount of the ballots in Florida. The state was decided by five hundred thirty-seven votes.
Critics of the Electoral College system call it undemocratic, difficult to understand and dangerous to the political system. Supporters say it helps to guarantee the rights of states with small populations. They say it also requires candidates to reach out to many states, not just those with large populations.
There have been hundreds of proposals in Congress to end or reform the Electoral College. But amending the Constitution is
the Federal Register.
for the next four years.
a difficult process.
voaspecialenglish.com.
until December 13.
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Now read the script of part two and match the beginning of each sentence with its end
In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
Their nine electoral votes would be divided by the share of the popular vote that each candidate receives. The proposal calls for the change to take effect immediately.
No federal law requires electors to vote for the candidate who won the most votes in their state. Some states, however, do have such laws.
Usually, the candidate who wins in the popular vote nationwide also wins in the Electoral College, but not always. In two thousand, for example, Al Gore received half a million more votes than George W. Bush. But Mr. Bush won the electoral vote when the Supreme Court ruled, five to four, to halt a recount of the ballots in Florida. The state was decided by five hundred thirty-seven votes.
Critics of the Electoral College system call it undemocratic, difficult to understand and dangerous to the political system. Supporters say it helps to guarantee the rights of states with small populations. They say it also requires candidates to reach out to many states, not just those with large populations.
There have been hundreds of proposals in Congress to end or reform the Electoral College. But amending the Constitution is a difficult process.
In any case, this year the election of the president and vice president will not take place, officially,
the Federal Register.
for the next four years.
voaspecialenglish.com.
until December 13.
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Now read the script of part two and match the beginning of each sentence with its end
In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
Their nine electoral votes would be divided by the share of the popular vote that each candidate receives. The proposal calls for the change to take effect immediately.
No federal law requires electors to vote for the candidate who won the most votes in their state. Some states, however, do have such laws.
Usually, the candidate who wins in the popular vote nationwide also wins in the Electoral College, but not always. In two thousand, for example, Al Gore received half a million more votes than George W. Bush. But Mr. Bush won the electoral vote when the Supreme Court ruled, five to four, to halt a recount of the ballots in Florida. The state was decided by five hundred thirty-seven votes.
Critics of the Electoral College system call it undemocratic, difficult to understand and dangerous to the political system. Supporters say it helps to guarantee the rights of states with small populations. They say it also requires candidates to reach out to many states, not just those with large populations.
There have been hundreds of proposals in Congress to end or reform the Electoral College. But amending the Constitution is a difficult process.
In any case, this year the election of the president and vice president will not take place, officially, until December 13. That is the day for electors in each state and the District of Columbia to meet to choose America's leaders
the Federal Register.
for the next four years.
voaspecialenglish.com.
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Now read the script of part two and match the beginning of each sentence with its end
In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
Their nine electoral votes would be divided by the share of the popular vote that each candidate receives. The proposal calls for the change to take effect immediately.
No federal law requires electors to vote for the candidate who won the most votes in their state. Some states, however, do have such laws.
Usually, the candidate who wins in the popular vote nationwide also wins in the Electoral College, but not always. In two thousand, for example, Al Gore received half a million more votes than George W. Bush. But Mr. Bush won the electoral vote when the Supreme Court ruled, five to four, to halt a recount of the ballots in Florida. The state was decided by five hundred thirty-seven votes.
Critics of the Electoral College system call it undemocratic, difficult to understand and dangerous to the political system. Supporters say it helps to guarantee the rights of states with small populations. They say it also requires candidates to reach out to many states, not just those with large populations.
There have been hundreds of proposals in Congress to end or reform the Electoral College. But amending the Constitution is a difficult process.
In any case, this year the election of the president and vice president will not take place, officially, until December 13. That is the day for electors in each state and the District of Columbia to meet to choose America's leaders for the next four years.
To learn more about the Electoral College, go to
the Federal Register.
voaspecialenglish.com.
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Now read the script of part two and match the beginning of each sentence with its end
In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
In general, the candidate with the most popular votes in a
Their nine electoral votes would be divided by the share of the popular vote that each candidate receives. The proposal calls for the change to take effect immediately.
No federal law requires electors to vote for the candidate who won the most votes in their state. Some states, however, do have such laws.
Usually, the candidate who wins in the popular vote nationwide also wins in the Electoral College, but not always. In two thousand, for example, Al Gore received half a million more votes than George W. Bush. But Mr. Bush won the electoral vote when the Supreme Court ruled, five to four, to halt a recount of the ballots in Florida. The state was decided by five hundred thirty-seven votes.
Critics of the Electoral College system call it undemocratic, difficult to understand and dangerous to the political system. Supporters say it helps to guarantee the rights of states with small populations. They say it also requires candidates to reach out to many states, not just those with large populations.
There have been hundreds of proposals in Congress to end or reform the Electoral College. But amending the Constitution is a difficult process.
In any case, this year the election of the president and vice president will not take place, officially, until December 13. That is the day for electors in each state and the District of Columbia to meet to choose America's leaders for the next four years.
To learn more about the Electoral College, go to voaspecialenglish.com. We have a link to information from the Federal Register.
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Почему американские президенты не могут избираться более чем на два срока
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Почему американские президенты не могут избираться более чем на два срока
Нигде в Конституции США не говорится о том, на сколько сроков может переизбираться президент.
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Why American presidents cannot serve more than two terms in office
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Почему американские президенты не могут избираться более чем на два срока
Почему американские президенты не могут избираться более чем на два срока
Нигде в Конституции США не говорится о том, на сколько сроков может переизбираться президент. Идея о том, что президент может оставаться в должности только два четырехлетних срока, появилась во времена первого президента, Джорджа Вашингтона.
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Why American presidents cannot serve more than two terms in office
The United States Constitution never said anything about how many times a president could be re-elected.
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Почему американские президенты не могут избираться более чем на два срока
Нигде в Конституции США не говорится о том, на сколько сроков может переизбираться президент. Идея о том, что президент может оставаться в должности только два четырехлетних срока, появилась во времена первого президента, Джорджа Вашингтона. Он решил не выставлять свою кандидатуру на третий срок.
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Why American presidents cannot serve more than two terms in office
The United States Constitution never said anything about how many times a president could be re-elected. The idea of serving only two four-year terms began with the first president, George Washington.
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Почему американские президенты не могут избираться более чем на два срока
Нигде в Конституции США не говорится о том, на сколько сроков может переизбираться президент. Идея о том, что президент может оставаться в должности только два четырехлетних срока, появилась во времена первого президента, Джорджа Вашингтона. Он решил не выставлять свою кандидатуру на третий срок. Последующие президенты поступали также.
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Why American presidents cannot serve more than two terms in office
The United States Constitution never said anything about how many times a president could be re-elected. The idea of serving only two four-year terms began with the first president, George Washington. He chose not to campaign for a third term.
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Почему американские президенты не могут избираться более чем на два срока
Нигде в Конституции США не говорится о том, на сколько сроков может переизбираться президент. Идея о том, что президент может оставаться в должности только два четырехлетних срока, появилась во времена первого президента, Джорджа Вашингтона. Он решил не выставлять свою кандидатуру на третий срок. Последующие президенты поступали также.
Франклин Рузвельт не последовал этой традиции.
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Why American presidents cannot serve more than two terms in office
The United States Constitution never said anything about how many times a president could be re-elected. The idea of serving only two four-year terms began with the first president, George Washington. He chose not to campaign for a third term. The presidents who followed him did the same.
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Почему американские президенты не могут избираться более чем на два срока
Нигде в Конституции США не говорится о том, на сколько сроков может переизбираться президент. Идея о том, что президент может оставаться в должности только два четырехлетних срока, появилась во времена первого президента, Джорджа Вашингтона. Он решил не выставлять свою кандидатуру на третий срок. Последующие президенты поступали также.
Франклин Рузвельт не последовал этой традиции. Он оставался в этой должности дольше, чем любой другой президент,
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Why American presidents cannot serve more than two terms in office
The United States Constitution never said anything about how many times a president could be re-elected. The idea of serving only two four-year terms began with the first president, George Washington. He chose not to campaign for a third term. The presidents who followed him did the same.
Franklin Roosevelt did not follow this tradition.
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Почему американские президенты не могут избираться более чем на два срока
Нигде в Конституции США не говорится о том, на сколько сроков может переизбираться президент. Идея о том, что президент может оставаться в должности только два четырехлетних срока, появилась во времена первого президента, Джорджа Вашингтона. Он решил не выставлять свою кандидатуру на третий срок. Последующие президенты поступали также.
Франклин Рузвельт не последовал этой традиции. Он оставался в этой должности дольше, чем любой другой президент, с марта тысяча девятьсот тридцать третьего года до апреля тысяча девятьсот сорок пятого.
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Why American presidents cannot serve more than two terms in office
The United States Constitution never said anything about how many times a president could be re-elected. The idea of serving only two four-year terms began with the first president, George Washington. He chose not to campaign for a third term. The presidents who followed him did the same.
Franklin Roosevelt did not follow this tradition. He served longer than any other president,
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Почему американские президенты не могут избираться более чем на два срока
Почему американские президенты не могут избираться более чем на два срока
Нигде в Конституции США не говорится о том, на сколько сроков может переизбираться президент. Идея о том, что президент может оставаться в должности только два четырехлетних срока, появилась во времена первого президента, Джорджа Вашингтона. Он решил не выставлять свою кандидатуру на третий срок. Последующие президенты поступали также.
Франклин Рузвельт не последовал этой традиции. Он оставался в этой должности дольше, чем любой другой президент, с марта тысяча девятьсот тридцать третьего года до апреля тысяча девятьсот сорок пятого. Политические оппоненты критиковали его избрание на третий и четвертый сроки.
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Why American presidents cannot serve more than two terms in office
The United States Constitution never said anything about how many times a president could be re-elected. The idea of serving only two four-year terms began with the first president, George Washington. He chose not to campaign for a third term. The presidents who followed him did the same.
Franklin Roosevelt did not follow this tradition. He served longer than any other president, from March of 1933 until April of 1945.
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Почему американские президенты не могут избираться более чем на два срока
Почему американские президенты не могут избираться более чем на два срока
Нигде в Конституции США не говорится о том, на сколько сроков может переизбираться президент. Идея о том, что президент может оставаться в должности только два четырехлетних срока, появилась во времена первого президента, Джорджа Вашингтона. Он решил не выставлять свою кандидатуру на третий срок. Последующие президенты поступали также.
Франклин Рузвельт не последовал этой традиции. Он оставался в этой должности дольше, чем любой другой президент, с марта тысяча девятьсот тридцать третьего года до апреля тысяча девятьсот сорок пятого. Политические оппоненты критиковали его избрание на третий и четвертый сроки. Они говорили, что никто не должен обладать такой большой властью так долго.
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Why American presidents cannot serve more than two terms in office
The United States Constitution never said anything about how many times a president could be re-elected. The idea of serving only two four-year terms began with the first president, George Washington. He chose not to campaign for a third term. The presidents who followed him did the same.
Franklin Roosevelt did not follow this tradition. He served longer than any other president, from March of 1933 until April of 1945. Political opponents criticized his elections to a third term and a fourth.
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Почему американские президенты не могут избираться более чем на два срока
Нигде в Конституции США не говорится о том, на сколько сроков может переизбираться президент. Идея о том, что президент может оставаться в должности только два четырехлетних срока, появилась во времена первого президента, Джорджа Вашингтона. Он решил не выставлять свою кандидатуру на третий срок. Последующие президенты поступали также.
Франклин Рузвельт не последовал этой традиции. Он оставался в этой должности дольше, чем любой другой президент, с марта тысяча девятьсот тридцать третьего года до апреля тысяча девятьсот сорок пятого. Политические оппоненты критиковали его избрание на третий и четвертый сроки. Они говорили, что никто не должен обладать такой большой властью так долго.
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Why American presidents cannot serve more than two terms in office
The United States Constitution never said anything about how many times a president could be re-elected. The idea of serving only two four-year terms began with the first president, George Washington. He chose not to campaign for a third term. The presidents who followed him did the same.
Franklin Roosevelt did not follow this tradition. He served longer than any other president, from March of 1933 until April of 1945. Political opponents criticized his elections to a third term and a fourth. They said no one should have so much power for so long.
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Но другие полагали, что его руководство и опыт были нужны во
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Но другие полагали, что его руководство и опыт были нужны во
Но другие полагали, что его руководство и опыт были нужны во
Франклин Рузвельт скончался во время своего четвертого президентского срока.
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But others believed his leadership and experience were needed during the Great Depression and World War II.
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Но другие полагали, что его руководство и опыт были нужны во
Но другие полагали, что его руководство и опыт были нужны во
Франклин Рузвельт скончался во время своего четвертого президентского срока. После его смерти Конгресс предложил внести изменения в Конституцию, чтобы ограничить количество лет пребывания президента на своем посту.
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But others believed his leadership and experience were needed during the Great Depression and World War II.
Franklin Roosevelt died during his fourth presidential term.
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Но другие полагали, что его руководство и опыт были нужны во
Но другие полагали, что его руководство и опыт были нужны во
Франклин Рузвельт скончался во время своего четвертого президентского срока. После его смерти Конгресс предложил внести изменения в Конституцию, чтобы ограничить количество лет пребывания президента на своем посту.
Двадцать вторая поправка к Конституции гласит, что никто не может быть избран президентом более двух раз.
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But others believed his leadership and experience were needed during the Great Depression and World War II.
Franklin Roosevelt died during his fourth presidential term. After his death, Congress proposed to amend the Constitution to limit the number of years a president could serve.
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Но другие полагали, что его руководство и опыт были нужны во
Но другие полагали, что его руководство и опыт были нужны во
Франклин Рузвельт скончался во время своего четвертого президентского срока. После его смерти Конгресс предложил внести изменения в Конституцию, чтобы ограничить количество лет пребывания президента на своем посту.
Двадцать вторая поправка к Конституции гласит, что никто не может быть избран президентом более двух раз. Это гарантирует, что никакой американец не может быть президентом более восьми лет,
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But others believed his leadership and experience were needed during the Great Depression and World War II.
Franklin Roosevelt died during his fourth presidential term. After his death, Congress proposed to amend the Constitution to limit the number of years a president could serve.
The twenty-second amendment to the Constitution says no one may be elected president more than two times.
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Но другие полагали, что его руководство и опыт были нужны во
Но другие полагали, что его руководство и опыт были нужны во
Франклин Рузвельт скончался во время своего четвертого президентского срока. После его смерти Конгресс предложил внести изменения в Конституцию, чтобы ограничить количество лет пребывания президента на своем посту.
Двадцать вторая поправка к Конституции гласит, что никто не может быть избран президентом более двух раз. Это гарантирует, что никакой американец не может быть президентом более восьми лет, если только не будет снова изменена Конституция.
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But others believed his leadership and experience were needed during the Great Depression and World War II.
Franklin Roosevelt died during his fourth presidential term. After his death, Congress proposed to amend the Constitution to limit the number of years a president could serve.
The twenty-second amendment to the Constitution says no one may be elected president more than two times. This guarantees that no American will serve as president for more than eight years,
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Но другие полагали, что его руководство и опыт были нужны во
Но другие полагали, что его руководство и опыт были нужны во
Франклин Рузвельт скончался во время своего четвертого президентского срока. После его смерти Конгресс предложил внести изменения в Конституцию, чтобы ограничить количество лет пребывания президента на своем посту.
Двадцать вторая поправка к Конституции гласит, что никто не может быть избран президентом более двух раз. Это гарантирует, что никакой американец не может быть президентом более восьми лет, если только не будет снова изменена Конституция.
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But others believed his leadership and experience were needed during the Great Depression and World War II.
Franklin Roosevelt died during his fourth presidential term. After his death, Congress proposed to amend the Constitution to limit the number of years a president could serve.
The twenty-second amendment to the Constitution says no one may be elected president more than two times. This guarantees that no American will serve as president for more than eight years, unless the Constitution is ever changed again.
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Do the people in your country vote for the president directly?
What are the possible merits and drawbacks of each election system?
Do you agree that the duration of presidential term should be limited?
Make a list of requirements which a candidate for president must meet. Explain your choice.
This is the end of the self-study lesson. Thank you!
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