Alternatives To The Electoral College Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Congressional District system?
A
. Is the system that is currently used in Maine and Nebraska
. It advocates that one electoral college vote be awarded to a candidate for each congressional district that they win and 2 electoral votes to the candidate who is the state side winner.
2
Q
What is the proportional system?
A
. This reform allocates Electoral College votes in each state proportional to the popular vote in that state.
. This would allow for a more equable allocation of Electoral College votes.
. This system would help to benefit third parties
3
Q
What is a direct election?
A
. Is essentially where the population votes for a president and the president that receives the most public votes wins.
