Briefly explain one of the challenges of changing the electoral college system to a direct popular election, or one in which each vote would count equally in the national result.



Answer :

The challenges of changing the electoral college system to a direct popular election is the winner of the popular vote is not guaranteed the presidency.

What is election ?

  • Election refers to a formal collective decision-making process in which a group selects one or more individuals for public office.
  • To become a presidential candidate, a candidate normally must win a majority of the delegates.
  • This is typically done through  state primaries and party factions.
  • State representatives go to the national convention and vote to confirm candidate selection.
  • Political parties generally nominate lists of potential voters at national conventions or select voters through ballots of the party's Central Committee.
  • Political parties often elect voters who recognize their service and devotion to that particular party.
  • A total of 538 voters make up the Electoral College.
  • After the general election, each voter casts one vote for her.
  • The candidate who gets 270  or more votes wins.
  • The newly elected president and vice president will take office on January 20th.

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