Argumentative Essay
Question 1
Essay
Central Question: Is the Electoral College relevant in modern American politics? Does the Electoral College undermine or support a republican system of government?
Task: Together with your partner, you will create a compelling argument, citing appropriate resources, for one of the following perspectives: • The electoral college is an important and effective feature of our presidential elections
• The electoral college is an outdated system that does not reflect the views of American voters
Answer the following questions:
- Why did the framers create the Electoral College? What were the historical arguments behind their decision?
- Do you think the electoral college has functioned the way it was intended? Is the US political system today more of a popular sovereignty model or the republican model?
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