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You probably remember the electoral college vaguely from some civics or government class. The college is what actually elects our presidents. So it might be a good idea to brush up on it, what with all the TV maps and numbers that are getting thrown at us these days. It’s also a good idea to know how it works because sometimes, it doesn’t. It has failed to reflect the popular, democratic vote — as recently as, you know, the 2000 election. So here’s an entertaining video lesson on our campaign anomaly — and what’s wrong with it.