what type of system is the electoral college
Electoral college The United States Electoral College is an example of a system in which an executive president is indirectly elected,[1] with electors representing the 50 states and the federal district. Each state has a number of electors equal to its Congressional representation (in both houses), with the non-state District of Columbia receiving the number it would have if it were a state, but in no case more than that of the least populous state.[2] The electors generally cast their votes for the winner of the popular vote in their respective states.[3] However, there are several states where this is not required by law. In the United States, 270 electoral votes are currently required to win the presidential election.[4]