Electoral College Essay

Write an essay of 750-1,000 words in which you:

1. Describe the structure and function of the Electoral College.

· How and when was it created in the United States?

· Why was it created, and by whom?

2. Compare the Electoral College to a popular vote approach for elections.

· How does the Electoral College system operate/function?

· What are consequences of using an Electoral College system versus a popular vote? Use the 2000 and 2016 presidential elections as examples.

3. Assess the value of an individual citizen’s vote under the Electoral College system.

· Why does the United States still use the Electoral College for presidential elections today?

Utilize the required readings, academic websites as resources for this assignment.

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