02 November 2016

The Electoral College

With the presidential election fast approaching, it might be a good time for a refresher on just how exactly the American President is chosen. At the heart of this system is the "Electoral College," the body that actually chooses the President.  The National Constitution Center's Constitution Daily has a "five things you need to know about the Electoral College" post that is a must read for anyone interested in some of the more unique questions concerning this admittedly odd system of electing one of the world's most powerful leaders.