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The electoral college system of America has been subject to a number of criticisms, especially in recent years. Just one of those criticisms is that this system undermines the value and integrity of the popular vote by preventing a genuine majority of votes in favor of a presidential candidate to have a decisive effect in carrying that candidate to the White House. That is, a presidential candidate could in fact win a popular majority and yet still not win the presidency.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe Electoral College is criticized mainly because it is considered antiquated. It was instituted early in American history in order to bring votes together. Towns and voters were often too widespread for proper calculations. Designated "vote collectors" would represent the decision of the voters in their region. Now that most people live in urban areas, they have easy access to voting. We don't really NEED the college anymore.
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∙ 11y ago1)the elector doesn't have to vote
2)the winner of the popular vote might not be the president
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∙ 12y agoB).- the winner of the popular vote might not win the presidency
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∙ 8y agoThat it's possible for the candidate who did not win the popular election to win.
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How long has the electoral college been around for?
the electoral college has been around since 1984
Two reasons why the electoral college hasn't been abolished?
There are a number of reasons why the electoral college has not be abolished. The electoral college is quick and easy to understand for example.
What is one proposal that has been made to change the Electoral College system?
One proposal to change the Electoral College system is the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, where states agree to award all their electoral votes to the candidate who wins the national popular vote, regardless of the outcome in their state.
Why are there popular votes if the electoral colleges decide the presidency?
Because the popular vote decides which candidate wins that State's electoral college votes. In the present case, the electoral college will hardly have a choice and could be said to be redundant, but this has not always been the case.
How did the term electoral college come into use?
It's been around since it was established in 1789.my us and fedral state consitution it says : These electors came to be known as the Electoral College but the Constitution itself does not mention the term electoral college
What political race was tied in the electoral college?
There has only been one 'tie' in the electoral college: 1800 - Thomas Jefferson VS Aaron Burr. This tie lead to a constitutional amendment, the 12th amendment.
What group of people are officially responsible for electing a president?
The electoral college is the group of people who officially elect the US president.
How many time has someone been elected president by a majority of the electoral college?
55 times
How many people are in the electoral college?
Since 1964 Presidential Election there is has been a 538 Electors.
Why do the electoral college cast votes after the popular vote has been casted?
because i hate you!!! because i hate you!!!
Changing the electoral college?
The U.S. electoral system was created in 1788 by the United States Constitution. The first U.S. presidential election was in 1789. George Washington was elected as the first president of the United States. The election was conducted under the new United States Constitution, which had been ratified earlier in 1788. In the election, George Washington received all 69 electoral votes and was unanimously elected president. John Adams was elected vice-president. Since 1788 the U.S. electoral system has been modified by amendment to the United States Constitution. Further changes to the U.S. electoral system would require additional amendment to the United States Constitution.
What is the body of electors that represent the peoples vote in choosing the president?
The people (read: noncriminal citizens above the age of 18) of that country. The people of the United States elect the President by Popular Vote, but the Electoral College is the body that officially elects the President into office. (There have been 4 Presidents elected into office by the Electoral College that lost the popular vote, which means that the majority of people didn't vote for that president. http://americanhistory.about.com/od/uspresidents/f/pres_unpopular.htm)
