This website is dedicated to promoting a deeper understanding of the United States Electoral College system and supporting its preservation. It seeks to inform visitors about how the Electoral College functions, its historical origins, and the key arguments both for and against its continued use.
The site offers several sections to guide learners:
How the EC Works: Explains the mechanics of the Electoral College and its role in presidential elections.
Thoughts of the Framers: Provides insights into the intentions and perspectives of the Framers of the Constitution regarding the establishment of the Electoral College.
The Arguments For: Presents arguments in favor of maintaining the Electoral College, highlighting its benefits and addressing common criticisms.
Possible Reforms: Discusses ideas and proposals for reforming the Electoral College system, aiming to improve its function while preserving its foundational principles.
Overall, the website serves as a comprehensive resource for those interested in the Electoral College, providing information and perspectives that advocate for its continued role in the American electoral system, while also recognizing its shortcomings and exploring potential reforms.
The founding principles of the U.S. Constitution are the core ideas that guided the framers in creating a government that balanced liberty, order, and justice. These principles include:
Popular Sovereignty- Government power comes from the people, who elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
Limited Government- Government is not all-powerful; it can only do what the Constitution permits, ensuring protection of individual rights.
Separation of Powers- The government is divided into three branches (legislative, executive, judicial), each with distinct powers and responsibilities.
Checks and Balances- Each branch of government has ways to limit the powers of the other branches, preventing any one from becoming too powerful.
Federalism- Power is shared between the national government and the states, allowing for local and national governance.
Republicanism- Citizens elect leaders to represent their interests and make laws on their behalf, rather than direct rule by the people.
Individual Rights- The Constitution (especially the Bill of Rights) protects personal freedoms such as speech, religion, and due process from government interference.
This website will showcase how the Electoral College facilitates many of these principles and aims at perpetuating and protecting these principles.