The idea of democracy seems simple enough right? Majority rule. But that can be tough to square with American presidential elections. After all, in the 21st century, two American presidents have assumed the oval office despite losing the popular vote. In 2016, Donald Trump emerged victorious despite Hillary Clinton amassing over 3 million more votes than he did! So how do you lose by more than 3 million and still win? The answer is the Electoral College. In this video, the Bertelsmann Foundation North America explains what the electoral college is, how it works, and how it impacts elections for President of the United States of America.
