Activity
In the United States, the system of electing a president includes the use of the Electoral College rather than a direct popular vote. There have been
several instances in history in which the candidate with the most popular votes does not receive the most electoral votes. The framers of the
Constitution understood that might happen, but believed the Electoral College would protect the country.
View the differences in popular versus electoral votes In presidential elections throughout history. Then read some arguments for and against
the Electoral College system.
Part A
According to the arguments for the Electoral College, how does the system afford voters more power in elections than direct majority voting? Can
you think of an example in modern-day politics where this was demonstrated?
