The above map shows electoral college age based on 2000 census data what do the numbers on this map represent in the electoral college system what target must be met by a presidential candidate in order to win the election

Each number tells how many electoral votes each state has,  

Explanation:

The Electoral College consists of 538 electors. The President is not chosen directly by qualified voters but by a majority vote of at least 270 electors. Each presidential candidate has pre-assigned electors in each state.

federal power is further limited with a system of checks and balances that gives each branch of government a measure of power over the others.

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