Electoral Influence

This passage explains how the Electoral College has shaped U.S. elections for over 200 years. It contributed to the rise of the two-party system. Candidates now focus on swing states instead of all states equally. Supporters say the system protects fairness, while critics think it makes elections less equal. The Electoral College continues to influence how politics works in the U.S. today.

Students expand vocabulary with words like “influence” and “fairness.” They practice comprehension by connecting the Electoral College to the two-party system. Critical thinking is built by weighing pros and cons. Grammar learning happens as they read complex sentences that compare ideas. Summarizing this passage trains students to pull out the big picture from details.