An Electoral Update: a Case for Reform of the Electoral College
Words: 1237 Pages: 4 6342Following the controversial 2016 election, many unhappy Americans cried out, "Not my President!" to protest the election of Donald Trump to the Presidency. Although Trump currently sits as the forty-fifth President of the United States, these cries of anguish do hold some merit. Due to the setup of the Electoral College, it is possible to have a President that is not voted for by the majority of Americans. Throughout history, the Electoral College has proved controversial by limiting democratic virtues, […]