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What are the arguments for using the popular vote instead of the Electoral College? What are the arguments for using the Electoral College instead of the popular vote? According to recent public opinion polls, do Americans favor keeping or abolishing the Electoral College? What are some of the current proposals for reforming the Electoral College?

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Assessments

Since the national popular vote was first recorded in 1824, there have been four presidential elections where the winner of the Electoral College lost the popular vote: Donald Trump (R) in 2016, George W. Bush (R) in 2000, Benjamin Harrison (R) in 1888, and Rutherford B. Hayes (R) in 1876. Outline the function of the […]

Define the following two concepts, iron triangle and electoral college. Define each concept separately and use examples to support your definitions.

Posted on December 3, 2022 by Assessments

Define the following two concepts, iron triangle and electoral college. Define each concept separately and use examples to support your definitions.

Why was it established? What role does the Electoral College play? Are electors required to vote for the candidate who won the election in his/her state? Why or why not?

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Assessments

US History You will be writing a research paper on one of two topics: the Electoral College or Confederate Monuments. You may choose the topic that appeals to you. Word count must be 750-1250 words 1. PROMPT: Is it appropriate for cities/states to publicly display monuments to the Confederacy? Why or Why Not? 2. PROMPT: […]

Explain the logic behind the Electoral College system of choosing a president, including how it can be seen as relevant even in the modern age.

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Ambrose

General elections for the Presidency * Use proper written form and citations when referring to material in the textbook, audios, or newspaper as described in the Basic Guidelines for submitted and posted content in the class in the About This Course section. Separate paragraphs are required in all assignments. You are now an expert on […]

In two or three paragraphs, make an argument against the Electoral College and for going to a national popular vote for president.

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Ambrose

Description Part 1 watch the following two links copy and paste on your browser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5PbodZMA2M [The Electoral College for Dummies: How it Works.”-10:00 minutes] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIPt0oZuYFU [”Professor Makes Case for the Electoral College”- 5:33 minutes] Answer the questions separately 1a. In two or three paragraphs, make an argument in support of the Electoral College and keeping […]

Compare the way in which we elect Presidents in our current system to the proposal of the National Popular Vote movement. Which method is superior? Explain your answer.

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Ambrose

The U.S. Constitution stipulates that Electors will vote for the office of President and Vice President, what we commonly refer to as the Electoral College. Two times in the 21st century the candidate with the most popular votes across the United States has not won the most votes in the Electoral College, hence losing the […]

Pick one election where the outcome of the popular vote and the electoral college vote differed to create an argument in favor of or opposed to the use of the electoral college.

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Ambrose

Description The Electoral College was created to protect US citizens against mob rule. Mob rule is the control of a lawful government system by a mass of people through violence and intimidation. However, some Americans question the legitimacy of this process. Pick one election where the outcome of the popular vote and the electoral college […]

Pick one election where the outcome of the popular vote and the electoral college vote differed to create an argument in favor of or opposed to the use of the electoral college.

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Ambrose

The Electoral College was created to protect US citizens against mob rule. Mob rule is the control of a lawful government system by a mass of people through violence and intimidation. However, some Americans question the legitimacy of this process. Pick one election where the outcome of the popular vote and the electoral college vote […]

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Define the following two concepts, iron triangle and electoral college. Define each concept separately and use examples to support your definitions.

Why was it established? What role does the Electoral College play? Are electors required to vote for the candidate who won the election in his/her state? Why or why not?

Explain the logic behind the Electoral College system of choosing a president, including how it can be seen as relevant even in the modern age.

In two or three paragraphs, make an argument against the Electoral College and for going to a national popular vote for president.

Compare the way in which we elect Presidents in our current system to the proposal of the National Popular Vote movement. Which method is superior? Explain your answer.

Pick one election where the outcome of the popular vote and the electoral college vote differed to create an argument in favor of or opposed to the use of the electoral college.

Pick one election where the outcome of the popular vote and the electoral college vote differed to create an argument in favor of or opposed to the use of the electoral college.