The Electoral College

by Carol Hand

Overview

The democratic process is one of the most iconic and important parts of American history and culture. However, there has long been controversy surrounding one particular aspect of that process: the Electoral College. Packed with easily digestible text, eye-catching graphic features, and engaging fact boxes, this book provides a primer on the Electoral College, how it works, and why some people argue it should be abolished and replaced with a popular voting process.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781499468588
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2020
Series:	Rosen Verified: U.S. Government Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Two Ways to Vote 4

Different Rules for the Highest Office 6

What Is the Electoral College? 8

What the Constitution Says 10

Finding a Middle Ground 12

Electoral College: Why? Why Not? 14

The Electoral College and Slavery 16

The Rules Keep Changing 18

How Does It Work? 20

Picking Electors 22

Winner Takes All 24

Oops! I Changed My Mind 26

Losing While Winning 28

Is the Electoral College Fair? 30

Weird Things Can Happen 32

What the Electoral College Doesn't Do 34

Why We Still Have an Electoral College 36

How Pluralities Mess Up Elections 38

Will the Electoral College Be Abolished or Changed? 40

What Would Replace the Electoral College? 42

Voting for the Future 44

Glossary 46

Index 48

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2021

Gr 3–6—These six comprehensive volumes provide overviews of the various facets of the U.S. government. For example, Inside Congress explains how Congress was established by the Constitution and includes the creation of the bicameral legislature, while The Bill of Rights explores the importance of protecting people's rights while providing overviews of the amendments. Information is presented in an organized and straightforward manner. However, some information is already dated. A list of female Supreme Court justices in Inside the Supreme Court excludes Amy Coney Barrett; The Electoral College states, "For the 2020 election, the likely swing states are…" and provides current electoral numbers for some states. Photographs and illustrations complement the text. Otherwise, there are no errors, and some of the volumes will be of use to report writers. VERDICT These titles will supply necessary information for researchers and, except for Inside the Supreme Court and The Electoral College, should be considered as needed.

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