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Author Alexander, Robert M., 1972- author.

Title Representation and the Electoral College / Robert M. Alexander
Published New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2019]

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Contents 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
Summary 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
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on May 02, 2019)
Subject Electoral college -- United States
Representative government and representation -- United States
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Process -- Elections.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Process -- General.
Electoral college.
Representative government and representation.
United States.
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2018054115
ISBN 9780190939458
0190939451
9780190939465
019093946X
9780190939441
0190939443