Civic Sense

WTF Electoral College Edition

Episode Summary

This conversation covers the basics of American elections, including the role of the Constitution, the Electoral College, and potential ways to eliminate or reform it. The Electoral College is a system used to elect the President and Vice President, where each state is granted a certain number of electors based on its representation in Congress. The winner-takes-all approach in most states can result in winning the Electoral College but losing the popular vote.

Episode Notes

This conversation covers the basics of American elections, including the role of the Constitution, the Electoral College, and potential ways to eliminate or reform it. The Electoral College is a system used to elect the President and Vice President, where each state is granted a certain number of electors based on its representation in Congress. The winner-takes-all approach in most states can result in winning the Electoral College but losing the popular vote. 

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Resources To Learn More:

• Davis, J. E., Fernlund, P. F., & Woll, P. (2005). Civics: Government and Economics in Action. Pearson Prentice Hall.
• McClenaghan, W. A., & Magruder, F. A. (2003). Magruder’s American Government. Prentice Hall. 
• 2024 Presidential and Congressional Primary Dates and Candidate Filing Deadlines for Ballot Access
• It's time to abolish the Electoral College | Brookings
• Live updates: Biden and Trump to face off at CNN presidential debate
• Majority of Americans continue to favor moving away from Electoral College
• The Constitution of the United States | National Archives
• The Electoral College: What’s to be Done – Ash Center