Time for reform? considering the failures of the electoral college in the US
Date Submitted: 03/03/2004 07:17:43
Category: / Social Sciences / Political Science
Length: 7 pages (1941 words)
Category: / Social Sciences / Political Science
Length: 7 pages (1941 words)
TIME FOR REFORM? CONSIDERING THE FAILURES OF THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE
Description: This paper discusses the many shortcomings of the Electoral
College, and posits possible alternative electoral processes which likely be
more democratic.
Time for Reform?
Considering the failures of the Electoral College
A common misconception among American is that when they vote they elect the President. The truth is not
nearly this simple. What in fact happens when a person votes is that there vote …
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Chapter III
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