Summary
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For basic information on the electoral process, in-depth analysis on specific political eras and issues, and everything in between, Guide to U.S. Elections has no competition. This renowned reference includes thorough historical coverage of every major aspect of federal and gubernatorial elections in the United States and is as up-to-date as it is comprehensive.
The Electoral College
The Electoral College
Constitutional Background
For more than two centuries, Americans have been electing their presidents through the electoral college. Created by the framers of the Constitution as a compromise between selection by Congress and election by direct popular vote, the ...