Bibliograph

Saving the electoral college, why the national popular vote would undermine democracy, Robert M. Hardaway

Type

Label

Saving the electoral college, why the national popular vote would undermine democracy, Robert M. Hardaway

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Saving the electoral college

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1085947465

Responsibility statement

Robert M. Hardaway

Sub title

why the national popular vote would undermine democracy

Summary

"The 2016 election caused many pundits and citizens alike to decry the Electoral College. This book explains the dangerous and unconstitutional implications of the National Popular Vote Bill, which is quietly passing in state houses across the nation"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction: John F. Kennedy's vision of federalism -- The solar system of government power -- Electing a president: the framers' vision -- Direct election illusion -- The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact -- The Grand Compromise and the unit vote: myths and misdirection -- Presidential campaigns and incentives: "That's where the votes are" -- Legitimacy and certainty -- The recount problem -- Myths about the electoral college: a response -- Reform: proposals and alternatives -- Conclusion: The case for preserving federalism -- National popular vote interstate compact: California's bill -- Selected provisions of the U.S. Constitution

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