What's the Electoral College? -- The founders' college -- Electors' role in U.S. Democracy -- Even this college has rules -- College by the numbers -- "Proportional representation" -- When electors elect -- Who elects the electors? -- What can't they do? -- When electors aren't enough -- When the Electoral College failed -- Why people like the college -- Why people don't like the college -- Can it be improved?
Summary:
"The Electoral College is the body of people who elect the president and vice president of the United States. Many U.S. citizens are confused by this system, which dates back to the creation of the U.S. Constitution. When citizens vote for a presidential candidate, they're actually voting for an elector -- someone who will cast a vote for their state for that candidate in the Electoral College. This system is a controversial subject in American politics. In this book, primary sources and informative sidebars lend historical context to help young readers understand this essential aspect of U.S. presidential elections"-- Provided by publisher.
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