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Electoral College articles on Democracy Chronicles

The Electoral College is an institution that officially elects the President of the US every four years. Seen by many as radically out of date, the President is not elected directly by the voter but is elected by "electors". Also see our section on American democracy and our articles on proportional representation.

The 99% Rally For A New Constitution

September 21, 2012 by Roger Copple Leave a Comment

occupy lobbying Occupy Fast-Food

Author Copple argues that New Constitution Convention is key to protecting democratic ideals

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Electoral College, Green Party News, Occupy Wall Street, Proportional Representation

The Third Constitution of the United States

September 17, 2012 by Roger Copple 7 Comments

Fix Electoral College New York State

Roger Copple proposes an updated Constitution for the 21st century. If at the very least this essay is food for thought for students and concerned citizens who want to reform our Constitutional Democratic Republic or create a new one, then he is pleased.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Electoral College, Green Party News, Proportional Representation

Is the National Popular Vote a Good Idea?

June 5, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

North Carolina voter suppression.jpg New Hampshire Republicans

Responding to Paul R. Hollrah and making the point that almost anyone would find the national popular vote a good idea

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Election Methods, Electoral College, Proportional Representation

Writer Laments Useless Vote of His Home State

June 5, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

NJ Chris Christie vetoes election reform

Useless Vote: Late Voting States in Primaries Saw the Contest End Before Their Election Day

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Methods, Electoral College, Proportional Representation, Voter Turnout

Electoral Leverage: Florida Has it and Alabama Lacks it

May 22, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Florida and Alabama Coast as it Used to be Known

Would Alabama Voters Benefit From the Electoral Leverage Provided by National Popular Vote Plan?

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Methods, Electoral College, Proportional Representation

Is a Direct National Popular Vote a Good Idea?

February 10, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Is a Direct National Popular Vote a Good Idea?

Multiple States Considering Changing the Way They Elect President in Direct National Popular Vote

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Methods, Electoral College, Proportional Representation

Should We Elect Presidents by Popular Vote?

January 26, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Cartoon Election 2012 Corporations

Will Reform of Elections Become Campaign Issue? Should we Elect Presidents by Popular Vote

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Methods, Electoral College, Proportional Representation

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