electoral college

A collection of essays by top United States political experts that explain how the electoral college works, what affect it has on the government, why some people agree with it and its role in determining elections and some don't, and how the system can be revamped in the future.

Presents information on the United States Electoral College, and describes what role it plays in a presidential race, discusses how electors are chosen, and explains the origin of the system, how it has changed, and includes an examination of the problems with the 2000 election.

Discusses the creation of the Electoral College, explains how it works, looks at examples of the Electoral College in action, and considers whether the system should be changed.

Examines the way in which the electoral college selects the president, indicates drawbacks of the system, and discusses elections in which the electoral winners lost the popular vote.

An in-depth discussion of the controversial 2000 presidential election.

Provides reference tools on the controversial 2000 presidential election, including an overview, chronology, annotated bibliography, primary documents, biographies, vote totals, and discussion of the Electoral College, political and legal issues, and the election's long-term significance.