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The United States' Electoral college is a body of 538 electors selected from the states whose purpose is to actually elect the President and Vice President of the country. The responsibility of nominating and ultimately selecting each elector falls upon and varies depending on the state legislatures. Those who seek the elector position tend to be very active in the political arena, though the degree, as well as their positions, may vary. The two most common methods in selecting an elector are: nomination by state party committee, and electors hold campaigns and are either voted in or not at the state's party convention. Though they are not abundant, there are few caveats and restrictions to becoming a member of the esteemed college. Firstly, those that show interest in becoming an Elector cannot already be a member of Congress, or a high ranking U.S. official. They also cannot be considered a person who has "engaged in insurrection or rebellion" against the U.S. The requirements of an Elector also depend on the state legislature, and do not usually, but can vary.