The Electoral College and its History: From the Constitutional Debates to the 2016 Elections
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Republicanism, Founding Fathers, Separation of Powers, State Balance, Twelfth Amendment and Donald TrumpAbstract
It is the object of the present article to analyze the purpose and usefulness of the institution of the Electoral College in the United States political system. For that purpose I will make a historical review of the Electoral College constitutional origins, followed by a description of its evolution throughout more than 200 years of existence, to conclude with a review of the main arguments for and against the Electoral College. Finally, and bearing in mind the aforementioned, I will assess the relationship between the Electoral College and the American democracy.Downloads
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