USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The original idea was for the most knowledgeable and informed individuals from each State to select the president based solely on merit and without regard to State of origin or political party. The structure of the Electoral College can be traced to the Centurial Assembly system of the Roman Republic.

Detailed explanation-2: -4. Thus, the Electoral College for the ensuing Presidential Election shall now consist of (a) the elected members of both Houses of Parliament, and (b) the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States including NCT of Delhi and Union Territory of Puducherry. 5.

Detailed explanation-3: -A total of 538 electors form the Electoral College. Each elector casts one vote following the general election. The candidate who gets 270 votes or more wins. The newly elected President and Vice President are then inaugurated on January 20th.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Electoral College is a method of indirect popular election of the President of the United States. Instead of voting for a specific candidate, voters in an indirect popular election select a panel of individuals pledged to vote for a specific candidate.