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The framers of the U.S. Constitution were concerned that direct selection by popular vote could lead to mob rule, where the majority could easily overpower minority rights. They feared that voters might lack the necessary knowledge and information to make informed decisions on complex issues. Additionally, they sought to create a system of checks and balances to prevent any one group from gaining too much power, which popular vote could potentially disrupt. To address these concerns, they established mechanisms like the Electoral College for presidential elections.
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Why did framers decide against choosing the president by popular vote?
The framers of the U.S. Constitution decided against choosing the president by popular vote primarily due to concerns about direct democracy and the potential for mob rule. They feared that a purely popular election could lead to the election of demagogues who might manipulate public opinion. Additionally, the framers aimed to balance power among different states, so they established the Electoral College as a compromise that would allow for both popular input and a more measured selection process that considered state interests. This system was intended to ensure a more stable and informed choice for the presidency.
The framers entrusted the selection of US senators to?
The framers entrusted the selection of the US senators to the state legislatures. Today they are selected through a formal vote by the citizens within the state.
What were three method of presidential election discussed by the framers?
The three methods of the presidential election discussed by the framers of the Constitution were; Congressional selection, direct vote of the people and electoral college. In the end electoral college won out.
How have party conventions and time changed this original role of the Electoral College?
The parties have converted the electoral college, the group that makes the formal selection of the nation's president, from what the framers intended into a "rubber stamp" for each state's popular vote in presidential elections.
Why did the framers decide against using the popular vote to elect the president?
The Framers opposed choosing a President by popular vote because they felt that such a process would lead to "tumult and disorder." The idea of electing the head of state in any way was itself radical-- virtually all the countries of the world were ruled by people who inherited their position. Britain, from where most of the framers came, had a class system. There were lords or gentlemen who ruled , were educated and owned most of the land, and there were the common people who served the gentlemen.They felt that the country was too large for voters to learn about the candidates.
Has a state electoral vote ever gone against the states poplar vote?
Yes. In early elections, there wasn't necessarily a "popular vote". Some states selected their electors based upon a vote in the state legislature. In those cases, I'm not sure if it make sense to say it "went against" the popular vote, but it also certainly was not the same as the popular vote, because there was no popular vote. Also, there have been "faithless electors". These are electors who, basically, promised to vote for one candidate, and voted for another. This is a sort of "going against" the popular vote. In a sense, in most states the electoral vote always "goes against" the popular vote in the sense that the popular vote might be split 55/45, but the electoral vote will be 100/0. Only a couple of states "split" the electoral vote. It's arguable that we should abolish the electoral college and just use the popular vote directly to determine the President, but this would effectively weaken the major parties, so don't hold your breath waiting for it to happen.
How did Popular Sovereignty end slavery?
by allowing states to vote against it
What gave residents of a territory the right to vote for or against slavery?
popular sovereignty
Who went against george w bush for president and won the popular vote?
Clinton
How did the framers arrange for the electors to choose the president and vice president-?
The framers the elector to choose both vice and the president by the most vote. This is chosen by a group.
What power is exercised when state legislatures or national conventions vote for or against a constitution amendment?
popular sovereignty
What powered is exercised when state legislatures or national conventions vote for or against a amendment?
Popular Sovereignty.
