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Exam IV: Executive Branches Short Answer
1) Is the Electoral College and the way we elect our president flawed? Explain using
at least 3 specific pieces of evidence.
Yes, the Electoral College and the way we elect our president
Is flawed. Not so much as far as the idea of it,
Its the way they carry it out. There are enough
electors, but the majority of states have went to
popular elections and awarded electors with



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Final answer:

The Electoral College has flaws including over-representation of small states, safe state phenomenon, and divergence from the popular vote.


Explanation:

Problems with the Electoral College:

  1. Over-representation of small states: Small states have more influence per capita in the Electoral College compared to larger states.
  2. Safe state phenomenon: Many states are predictable in their voting patterns, leading to only a few swing states getting significant attention during elections.
  3. Divergence from popular vote: The Electoral College outcomes can sometimes differ from the national popular vote, raising questions of democratic legitimacy.

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