The Sugar Act and Stamp Act were two of numerous taxes put in place on the colonies.â When George Grenville taxed the colonies all he was think of what would benefit the England and how to get out of the hole they were in after the war.
It was established by Article II, Section 1, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution and modified by the 12th and 23rd Amendments. The Electoral College consists of a total of 538 members: one for each United States Senator and Representative, and three additional electors representing the District of Columbia.
Thus, a state with eight electors would cast eight votes. There are currently 538 electors and the votes of a majority of them -- 270 votes -- are required to be elected. Since Electoral College representation is based on congressional representation, states with larger populations get more Electoral College votes.See: Electoral Votes From Each State.here are currently 538 electors and the votes of a majority of them -- 270 votes -- are required to be elected. Since Electoral College representation is based on congressional representation, states with larger populations get more Electoral College votes. See: Electoral Votes From Each State.