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Why do some people object to the electoral college systems role in Presidential elections?
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∙ 11y ago
Because by popular vote one guy be ahead and seem to be our next president yet the electoral college votes by state would allow another guy to be elected president.
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Which country uses the electoral vote?
While only the United States and Burundi use the Electoral College method to elect their Presidents and Vice Presidents, there are similar systems to the Electoral College being used by other countries as well. These similar systems are used by Estonia, India, France, the Republic of Ireland, Kazakhstan, Madagascar, Pakistan, Trinidad, Tobago and Vanuatu. The cities Macau and Hong Kong within China use an election committee to elect certain officials. The British Labor Party uses a similar system to elect it's officials as well.
What is the main purpose of electoral college?
Voting is for elections. and you vote for the candidate you wish to elect.
What has the author Robert A Newland written?
Robert A. Newland has written: 'Only half a democracy: why X-voting fails and how preferential voting works' -- subject(s): Proportional representation, Voting 'Electoral systems' -- subject(s): Elections, Proportional representation 'Comparative electoral systems' -- subject(s): Elections
When was International Foundation for Electoral Systems created?
International Foundation for Electoral Systems was created in 1987.
What is the budget of International Foundation for Electoral Systems?
The budget of International Foundation for Electoral Systems is 70,000,000 dollars.
What is comparative data?
Comparative Data provides a systematic collection of how countries manage their elections. By presenting information about electoral systems, electoral management, legislative framework, voter registration, voter education and other related topics in a wide range of countries, users are able to compare, and identify common practice within electoral administration. Online, this unique data collection complements and enriches the body of electoral information currently being accessed on the ACE Electoral knowledge Network.
What has the author Stephen J Gill written?
Stephen J. Gill has written: 'A short history of Lesotho from the late stone age until the 1993 elections' -- subject(s): History 'Electoral systems for Lesotho' -- subject(s): Politics and government, Representative government and representation, Elections 'Organizational Learning'
How do electronic voting systems compare to paper systems?
Both systems are being used in voter elections. Electronic systems are more convenient, easier to tabulate, and have no paper messes left over. Lines were usually shorter at elections with electronic machines.
When is elections for presidency?
The next United States presidential election will be held on November 8, 2016. Presidential elections occur every four years, on even numbered years, on Election Day. Election Day is on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, which is a Tuesday between November 2nd and 8th. The President of the United States can only serve two terms in office per the Twenty-Second Amendment.
Are disadvantages to the electoral system?
There are many types of electoral systems all have advantaged and disadvantages. You need to be more specific what system are you asking about.
What has the author Andrew Reynolds written?
Andrew Reynolds has written: 'Voting for a new South Africa' -- subject(s): Politics and government, Representative government and representation, Elections 'Electoral system design' -- subject(s): Case studies, Elections, Handbooks, manuals, Handbooks, manuals, etc 'Designing democracy in a dangerous world' -- subject(s): International organization, Democracy 'Women in African legislatures and executives' -- subject(s): Women cabinet officers, Women legislators, Women in politics 'Electoral systems and democratization in Southern Africa' -- subject(s): Politics and government, Elections, Democracy
How do American elections and those in parliamentary systems differ?
American elections are representative - the people choose electorates, who then voted for the candidates. In a parliamentary systems, the people's actual votes are counted to determine the winner of the election.
