The Electoral College Argument, Politics and Social Media Initial Post: minimum of 2 scholarly sources (must include your textbook for one of the sources). Follow-Up Post: minimum of 1 scholarly source for your Follow-Up Post. Your Initial Post and your Follow-Up Post must be based on the same Option that you chose in order to […]
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What are the arguments for using the Electoral College instead of the popular vote?
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 each concept separately and use examples to support your definitions.
Short Paper 3 Define the following two concepts, iron triangle and electoral college. Define each concept separately and use examples to support your definitions.
What evidence was effective for abolishing the Electoral College?
Purpose: With a controversial presidential election in recent history (2016), the role of the Electoral College is often cited regarding the outcome as Donald Trump lost the popular vote but won the Electoral College majority. A handful of other elections throughout history 1824, 1876, 1888, and 2000 had the same outcome. Political passions tend to […]
How many times has a candidate won the majority vote, but not won the Presidential election?
Topic: 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 PROMPT: Is it appropriate for cities/states to publicly display monuments (flags, statues, tec.) to the Confederacy? Why or Why […]
How do the processes within the Electoral College today differ from how the Founders intended for the Electoral College to function?
How do the processes within the Electoral College today differ from how the Founders intended for the Electoral College to function? Book for course is The Enduring Democracy Kenneth J. Dautrich, David A. Yalof, Christina E. Bejarano, 2020 Sage
Do you see social media as an unsuccessful tool-Explain your answer and provide examples.
Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapters 5, 6 and 10 Lesson: Read this Week’s Lesson which is located in the Modules tab Initial Post: minimum of 2 scholarly sources (must include your textbook for one of the sources). Follow-Up Post: minimum of 1 scholarly source for your Follow-Up Post. label […]
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.
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 […]
Why is the electoral college better than popularity and explain
Description There are different methods of voting discussed. In majority voting, we can be sure that the winner gained the support of over half the voters. Plurality voting ensures that the highest number of votes wins, but the number of people who voted for that candidate may be less than half. However, the cost of […]
Explain purpose of the electoral college, whether it should be abolished or serves purpose in today’s politics.
