Electoral College

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This essay looks at how the Electoral College works. The writer examines how a president of the United States is chosen. The writer discusses the importance of the Electoral College in the election process. In this paper, the writer also discusses the history of the Electoral College and the pros and cons regarding its existence.

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"The United States is not a direct democracy. Our nation selects its president not through the popular vote but rather through the Electoral College. The Electoral College and its machinations became nationally prominent during the presidential election, when Democratic Candidate Al Gore won the popular vote, but lost the election because he lost the Electoral College. This paper will outline the history of the Electoral College and analyze its workings in order to determine whether or not it is a viable method to choose a president."

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