Popular-Electoral Split

This video originally aired on Tuesday, September 21, 2004.

About This Video

George Edwards, professor and author of the book, "Why The Electoral College is Bad for America" details reasons to eliminate the electoral college.

Discussion Questions

  1. Is it possible for the winner of the popular vote to lose a presidential election? Explain.
  2. In how many elections has a candidate won the popular vote, but lost the election?
  3. What are the benefits of the electoral college? Should the electoral college be eliminated?

Keywords

Campaigns and Elections, Electoral College, Federalism, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION, President

Related Subjects/Topics

  • Campaigns and Elections
  • Political Participation
  • U.S. Constitution

Speakers

  • George Edwards III