Representation and the Electoral College /

This book examines the origin, evolution, and practice of the Electoral College. Relevant theories of representation are applied to the body in order to help readers understand how well the institution conforms to expectations regarding representation. Much confusion exists regarding the Electoral C...

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Main Author: Alexander, Robert M., 1972- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2019]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This book examines the origin, evolution, and practice of the Electoral College. Relevant theories of representation are applied to the body in order to help readers understand how well the institution conforms to expectations regarding representation. Much confusion exists regarding the Electoral College. Whether one is discussing the ""original Electoral College"" or the ""evolved Electoral College"" has much to do with this confusion. This study pays particular attention to the role of the Electoral College in the 2016 election and provides the most exhaustive analysis of presidential electo.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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