History Of American Presidential Elections 1789 2001

Author : Karima Scott
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ISBN 13 : 9781477434536
Total Pages : 58 pages
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Download or read book 1789 Establishments in the United States written by Karima Scott and published by . This book was released on 2012-05-10 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What's so special about Electoral College (United States)?In this new, compelling book from author Karima Scott, find out more about Electoral College (United States) ...The Electoral College consists of the electors appointed by each state who formally elect the President and Vice President of the United States. Since 1964, there have been 538 electors in each presidential election. Article II, Section 1, Clause 2 of the Constitution specifies how many electors each state is entitled to have and that each state's legislature decides how its electors are to be chosen. U.S. territories are not represented in the Electoral College. The Electoral College is an example of an indirect election, as opposed to a direct election by United States citizens.The voters of each state, and the District of Columbia, vote for electors to be the authorized constitutional participants in a presidential election. In early U.S. history, some state laws delegated the choice of electors to the state legislature. Electors are free to vote for anyone eligible to be President, but in practice pledge to vote for specific candidates and voters cast ballots for favored presidential and vice presidential candidates by voting for correspondingly pledged electors.The Twelfth Amendment provides for each elector to cast one vote for President and one vote for Vice President. It also specifies how a President and Vice President are elected. The Twenty-third Amendment specifies how many electors the District of Columbia is entitled to have.The Electoral College's existence is controversial. A 2001 Gallup article noted that "a majority of Americans have continually expressed support for the notion of an official amendment of the U.S. Constitution that would allow for direct election of the president" since one of the first-ever public polls on the matter in 1944, and Gallup found no significant change in 2004. Critics argue that the Electoral College is archaic, inherently undemocratic and gives certain swing states disproportionate influence in selecting the President and Vice President. Proponents argue that the Electoral College is an important, distinguishing feature of federalism in the United States and that it protects the rights of smaller states. Numerous constitutional amendments have been introduced in the Congress seeking to alter the Electoral College or replace it with a direct popular vote; however, no proposal has ever passed the Congress.So, what seperates this book from the rest?A comprehensive narrative of Electoral College (United States), this book gives a full understanding of the subject.A brief guide of subject areas covered in "1789 Establishments In The United States - Electoral College (United States)" include -- Electoral College (United States)- United States congressional apportionment- Faithless elector- Electoral vote changes between United States presidential elections- Swing state- Duverger's law- National Popular Vote Interstate CompactFind out more of this subject, it's intricacies and it's nuances. Discover more about it's importance. Develop a level of understanding required to comprehend this fascinating concept.Author Karima Scott has worked hard researching and compiling this fundamental work, and is proud to bring you "1789 Establishments In The United States - Electoral College (United States)" ...Read this book today ...