2 discussion questions

1. The Electoral College

What is the Electoral College? How does the Electoral College work? Why is the Electoral College controversial? In your opinion, should the Electoral College by abolished, reformed, or kept as is? Why? Please be specific.

2. The Function of Elections

Schubert points out that “virtually all modern political systems—democratic and authoritarian, capitalist and communist—hold elections.” Why? According to elite theory, what is the primary function of elections?

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