The Electoral College and the Constitution: The Case for Preserving Federalism Contributor(s): Hardaway, Robert (Author) |
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ISBN: 0275945693 ISBN-13: 9780275945695 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 1994 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Process - Campaigns & Elections - Political Science | American Government - National |
Dewey: 324.630 |
LCCN: 94013730 |
Lexile Measure: 1630 |
Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6.16" W x 9.8" (1.10 lbs) 200 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This study examines how the Electoral College actually works, how it is supposed to work, and how it might be reformed. Robert Hardaway first looks at the Constitutional Convention, the Twelfth Amendment, and historical elections where the Electoral College has come into play, providing the historical background to the present-day College. Next he examines the electors themselves--how they are chosen in the states and the laws relating to the obligations of electors in casting their votes. The election of the president and vice president by the House of Representatives is also examined. Finally, Hardaway discusses and analyzes the proposed reforms to the Electoral College, including those before the Congress at present. Professor Hardaway's book makes a strong case for the preservation of the federalist principles incorporated into the constitutional framers' plan for election of the president of the United States. The book richly documents its case with examples from past elections, while at the same time providing the reader with all information needed to make an independent judgment. |