The United States Electoral College, although not often in the limelight, certainly has had its share of headlines during this post-election season. Now the country is abuzz with talk about the entire system. What exactly is the Electoral College? Why did the founding fathers institute such an indirect method of election? Should we change to a direct popular vote? Explore the issues and the news at these five sites.
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