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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 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.
Introduction -- Theories of representation -- The founding and evolution of the Electoral College -- Federalism and the Electoral College -- The popular vote and misfires in the Electoral College -- Presidential electors as agents of representation -- Alexander Hamilton and the 2016 election -- Reform efforts and thoughts on the Electoral College.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Representative government and representation
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2019