The Electoral College

The United States Electoral College is a voting mechanism that allocates votes for the President of the United States to individual states in a winner-take-all scenario. This has led to controversy as it may be unfair and has even resulted in an electoral vote not reflecting the popular vote. It is essential, though, to keep this system rather than abolish it because it allows for distance between people and their government. Generally, the electoral college is substantial compared to other institutions in the United States. The electoral college was created partly due to states' rights and local privilege, which was very important during this time. The founding fathers hesitated to give too much power to the central government and wanted most decision-making powers reserved for states rather than the central government. It is crucial to review why the electoral body should not be abolished. Here are the reasons for keeping it: