Bibliograph

The Electoral College and the popular vote, Lisa Idzikowski, book editor

Type

Label

The Electoral College and the popular vote, Lisa Idzikowski, book editor

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grade 9 to 12

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Electoral College and the popular vote

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1004206704

Responsibility statement

Lisa Idzikowski, book editor

Series statement

Introducing issues with opposing viewpoints

Summary

What is the Electoral College, and do the American people really need it? Should the popular vote determine the winner in any given presidential election? This anthology examines the origin and purpose of the Electoral College and offers balanced arguments for and against its use in the general election process. Readers will see how the Electoral College and popular vote can function harmoniously together, as well as examples supporting the viewpoint that the system has broken down and doesn't reflect the popular will

Table Of Contents

Foreword -- Introduction -- How does the electoral college affect US presidential elections ?. The Electoral College determines presidential elections / National Archives and Records Administration ; The Electoral College once protected slavery / Kamala Kelkar ; Electoral College protects Americans' freedoms / Billy Hallowell ; Many Americans believe the Electoral College is confusing and unfair / Geri Zabela Eddins ; The Electoral College can distort election results / Danielle Kurtzleben -- Does the popular vote matter in US presidential elections?. The electoral college makes my vote irrelevant / Scott Santens ; The popular vote should elect the president / Frank J. Lysy ; The United States is not a democracy / Matt Peppe ; The electoral college isn't the problem; majority voting is / Dale R. Durran ; voting matters to many / Christopher Munsey -- Is there a better way to determine presidential elections?. The electoral College conflicts with the popular vote / Drew DeSilver ; Reject the national popular vote plan / Kevin Kane ; States should adopt the national popular vote plan / Rob Richie ; Improved civic instruction in school leads to informed voting / Abby Kiesa and Peter Levine ; To effect change, reform the presidential primary system / Maru Gonzalez -- Facts about the electoral college and the popular vote organizations to contact -- For further reading -- Index

Target audience

juvenile

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