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Midterm Essay #2.

 Discuss the role of the Electoral College in our democratic system.  Why do we have to use the Electoral College (think Constitution!!) What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Electoral College?  Discuss thoroughly how the Electoral College functions today. 

Include in your essay the following: how are Electors chosen? How many are chosen (both at the national and state level)? Where and when do they cast their votes? How many Electoral votes are needed to obtain the presidency? What happens if no one candidate gets the necessary number of votes to win the presidency (what’s the back-up plan?)??  In your opinion, should the US keep the Electoral College? Why or why not?

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Midterm Essay #2. Answer

 

One of the underlying tenets of democracy is people representation. In democracy, the government is governed by the people through its elected representatives. It is within this context that electoral college plays a great role in the democratic system. It enables the people to select the person they want to represent their interest in the political governance.

This question is taken from Political Science 101 – Introduction to American Government and Politics » Fall 2021 » Essays