What is the Electoral College

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Read the latest: https://sc.mp/8f77c1 The Electoral College system used to elect the US president and vice-president is often criticised for being too complicated and outdated. It took centre stage in America’s 2016 elections when Donald Trump emerged as president despite earning nearly 3 million fewer votes than his opponent. So, how does the US Electoral College system work and why does it exist? Support us: https://subscribe.scmp.com Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: / scmp Twitter: / scmpnews Instagram: / scmpnews Linkedin: / south-china-morning-post