Sugar Act Facts and Numbers. Interesting facts about the Sugar Act. Sugar and Molasses Act of 1733. The purpose of this act was to protect its sugar plantations from the more fertile lands of the French and Spanish colonies in the West Indies. A six pence per gallon of molasses was imposed on all imports. 1733 Sugar and Molasses Act Original Text
Each state is entitled to a number of electors equal to that state's representation in Congress (Senate + House). Since each state has two senators and at least one Representative, every state has at least three electors. Currently California has the largest number of electors: 55. The electors meet in their respective state capitals in December of each election year to cast their votes for president and vice president. These electors, who together form the electoral college, are the ones who actually elect the president.
This means each elector in Rhode Island represents approximately 352,000 people. Hence the people of Rhode Island have twice the representation in the Electoral College, or voter power, as the people in California. Second, the Electoral College also gives enormous power to so-called swing states.