What is the Electoral College?
Simply put, the electoral college is a system where the people do not directly vote for the president but instead for a group of electors who have pledged support for their party's nominee. It has been a part of our country since the very beginning, first listed in the constitution under Article II, Section I.
The video below by CNN helps to explain this process in greater detail. |
What's all the fuss about?
In recent years it has begun to be viewed as an archaic hassle. Many people see it as just more proof that their vote doesn't count and instead of being an added security for a fair election it's being viewed as a disheartening but necessary evil. But it's not necessary, especially not in it's current function.
Electoral college votes are distributed by the majority of states in a winner take all method. Only in Maine and Nebraska are they allocated by the Congressional District method. There have been many proposals throughout the years as how to handle 'the Electoral College problem.' Below is a list of the most popular alternatives and a short definition, each one is also linked to it's own page it goes into a more detailed explanation.
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