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The Electoral College and the Constitution – 9780275945695

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Book Title : The Electoral College and the Constitution

The Electoral College and the Constitution Please note: this item is printed on demand and will take extra time before it can be dispatched to you (up to 20 working days). The Case for Preserving Federalism Author(s): Robert M. Hardaway Format: Hardback Publisher: ABC-CLIO, United States Imprint: Praeger Publishers Inc ISBN-13: 9780275945695, 978-0275945695 Synopsis This study examines how the Electoral College actually works, how it is supposed to work, and how it might be reformed. Robert Hardaway first looks at the Constitutional Convention, the Twelfth Amendment, and historical elections where the Electoral College has come into play, providing the historical background to the present-day College. Next he examines the electors themselves–how they are chosen in the states and the laws relating to the obligations of electors in casting their votes. The election of the president and vice president by the House of Representatives is also examined. Finally, Hardaway discusses and analyzes the proposed reforms to the Electoral College, including those before the Congress at present. Professor Hardaway’s book makes a strong case for the preservation of the federalist principles incorporated into the constitutional framers’ plan for election of the president of the United States. The book richly documents its case with examples from past elections, while at the same time providing the reader with all information needed to make an independent judgment.

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