The Electoral College: Reform Proposals in the 108th Congress
Description:
American voters elect the President and Vice President of the United States under a complex arrangement of constitutional provisions, federal and state laws, and political party practices known as the electoral college system. Despite occasional close elections, this system has delivered uncontested results in 46 of 50 elections since adoption of the 12th Amendment, effective in 1804. Throughout this period, nevertheless, it has been the subject of persistent criticism and many reform proposals…
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Date:
April 15, 2003
Creator:
Neale, Thomas H.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department