Why We Need the Electoral College

Why We Need the Electoral College
Is the Electoral College anti-democratic?Â

Some would say yes. After all, the presidential candidate with the most popular votes has nevertheless lost the election at least three times, including 2016.

To some Americans, thatâ€™s a scandal. They believe the Electoral College is an intolerable flaw in the Constitution, a relic of a bygone era that ought to have been purged long ago.

But that would be a terrible mistake, warnsÂ Tara RossÂ in this vigorous defense of â€œthe indispensable Electoral College.â€ Far from an obstacle to enlightened democracy, the Electoral College is one of the guardrails ensuring the stability of the American Republic.

In this lively and instructive primer, Tara Ross explains:
- Why the Founders established the Electoral Collegeâ€”and why they thought it vital to the Constitution
- Why the Electoral College was meant to be more important than the popular vote
- How the Electoral College prevents political crises after tight elections
- Why the Electoral College doesnâ€™t favor one party over the other
- Why the states are the driving force behind presidential elections and how efforts to centralize the process have led to divisiveness and discontent
- Why the Electoral College is inappropriately labeled a â€œrelic of slaveryâ€
Every four years, the controversy is renewed: Should we keep the Electoral College? Tara Ross shows you why the answer should be a resoundingÂ Yes!
Country USA
Brand Gateway Editions
Manufacturer Regnery Gateway
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2019-06-18
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781684510139

Country	USA
Brand	Gateway Editions
Manufacturer	Regnery Gateway
Binding	Paperback
ReleaseDate	2019-06-18
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781684510139

Why We Need the Electoral College

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