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Hamilton on the Electoral College
Alexander Hamilton on the Electoral College: "if the manner of it be not perfect, it is at least excellent."
Video: Celebrate diversity, defend the Electoral College
Every four years, the Electoral College pushes campaigns and political parties to "expand the map," to reach out and build a broader coalition. This is good for both our diversity and our unity as a nation.
Video: The Electoral College helps limit government power
The constitutional, state-by-state presidential election process keeps elections decentralized. That means Presidents have less power over presidential elections, and also less credibility to claim they personify the popular will.
Video: The Electoral College is checks & balances in action
The Constitution is full of checks and balances, each designed to protect liberty and stability in our political system. The Electoral College is a part of this structure, as Trent England explains.
Complaints about Electoral College apply to Congress
Three common complaints about the presidential election process also apply to Congress.