Elections And Voting

Question 1

Weaknesses of the electoral college

Answer 1

Less populous states are over represented
Winner takes all system can destroy the result
Possible for a candidate to lose the popular vote but win I the electoral college
Unfair to third parties eg Green Party
Rogue electors
Issues if the college is deadlocked

Question 2

Strengths of the electoral college

Answer 2

Promotes a two horse race - means the winner is more likely to gain over 50% of the votes
Preserves the voice of small population states - all have at least 3 electors - Wyoming and Alaska have 3, California has 55