A major conflict concerning the electoral college lingers in America. The
Constitutional Convention created the college in 1789 in hopes that it would be an
adequate system (MacBride 29). The electoral college consists of senators and
representatives who cast their votes for the state they represent. Those who feel that the
college should remain as it is believe that the American people are too uninformed about
election issues to vote. The argument for the modification of the college maintains that the
people are not actually electing the president, but the larger states are. Ultimately, the
majority of the United States citizens support the elimination of an electoral college that
serves no purpose in the government.
The argument in favor of the continuation of the electoral college holds that it
represents an effective institution. First, the format of the college demonstrates its validity.
The amount of electoral votes awarded to each state, extremely critical in......
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