Civics 102: The Electoral College. Why It Was Created And How It Works.

Civics 102: The Electoral College. Why It Was Created And How It Works.

Lecture (1 session) | This program is completed

4500 S. School Fayetteville, AR 72701 United States

Open classroom

Open to OLLI Members and Non-OLLI Members

Monday, September 26, 2022 (one day)

10:00 AM-12:00 PM on Mon

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$40.00

$25.00

The Electoral College (EC) and its workings are mysteries to most Americans, but it is important because it is a unique method for indirectly electing the president of the United States. It was established by Article II, Section 1, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution and modified by the 12th and 23rd Amendments. Robert (Bob) K. Rodweller, a technologist for more than 30 years and retired from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington, DC., will discuss the history of the Electoral College, how it works and impacts the United States presidential election processes. Questions for discussion will include: What is and why does the EC matter; how does the EC work and how are the electors selected; what happens if no one gets a majority of EC votes.

  • This one session program will meet in person at Drake Airfield, located at 4500 S. School Ave., Fayetteville.

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Rodweller, Robert

Robert (Bob) K. Rodweller was an information technology executive for more than 30 years retired from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington DC. In his position at the Federal Reserve, he worked closely with multiple federal government agencies and organizations. This experience provided an intimate knowledge and understanding of the workings and structure of the Federal Government.

Bob also served on the Chief Information Officers (CIO) Council and also on the Information Technology Resource Board (ITRB) for the Federal Government. In those volunteer positions Bob provided consulting and assistance with technology, budget formulation and organizational realignment.