Representation and the Electoral College

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Label

Representation and the Electoral College

Statement of responsibility

Robert M. Alexander

Creator

• Alexander, Robert M., 1972-

Author

• Alexander, Robert M., 1972-

Subject

• Representative government and representation -- United States
• Electoral college -- United States

Language

eng

Summary

"Nearly 800 proposals have been made to amend or abolish the Electoral College, and its divisiveness raises many questions. Does the body ensure representation across the country? Does the institution benefit some states at the expense of others? How does the process relate to an incoming president's legitimacy? Are presidential electors free to use their own judgement? Should the Electoral College exist at all? Much confusion surrounds this institution, in large part because of how the original Electoral College differs from its contemporary counterpart, the evolved Electoral College. This book helps readers to understand the distinction and how got where we are today. Focusing on the controversial 2016 election, in which Trump received nearly three million fewer popular votes than Clinton, Representation and the Electoral College shows how the Electoral College works to determine election outcomes. In exploring the origin, development, and practice of the Electoral College, this study also presents the most extensive analysis of presidential electors to date."--Back cover

Cataloging source

DLC

Dewey number

324.6/3

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

LC call number

JK529

LC item number

.A694 2019

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography