The Electoral College The Electoral College and Federalism The electoral college reflects the federal nature of the Constitution.
Electoral College
Popular Vote ◦ Al Gore (D) 51,003,926 (48.38%) ◦ George W. Bush (R) 50,460,110 (47.87%) Electoral Vote ◦ George W. Bush (R) 271 (50.4%) ◦ Al Gore (D)