Research the founders intent with regards to the Electoral College, as
well as why there is a growing movement to eliminate it. Watch the following video, do any extra research
as necessary and then answer the following questions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gF5O6AB6d8
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2019/01/12/electoral-college-reform-conservatives-223965
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/faithless-elector-a-court-ruling-just-changed-how-we-pick-ourpresident/ar-AAG8tdZ
1.) Based on the video, what was the founders intent with the Electoral College? How does it actually work?
What does the article suggest about this?
2.) In 2019, is this system still the best one for us or should popular vote determine our president?
3.) Are voters informed enough and participate at a high enough level for elections to just be based on
popular vote? If no, then why? Why aren’t we knowledgeable enough?
4.) How does the “winner-take-all” system impact our democracy?
5.) In your opinion, does the electoral college preventing democracy or tyranny? Why or why not?
6.) Lastly, what is the most recent update with regards to the electoral college? Do you agree with this
decision?
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