The Importance of the Electoral College
Words: 596 Pages: 2 8108Envisioned as a safeguard, the Electoral College reflects the framers' vision of balanced governance. In recent years, the legitimacy and relevance of the Electoral College have been hotly debated, especially following the 2016 election where Hillary Clinton, the Democratic candidate, won the popular vote, yet Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, secured the presidency through the Electoral College. This outcome sparked widespread controversy and criticism of the Electoral College system. However, many of those criticizing it seemed to lack an understanding […]