The electoral college was designed to balance democracy and federalism. Does it still serve that purpose? In this episode of POLICYbrief, Tara Ross and John Koza debate the merits and failings of the Electoral College. Should the U.S. keep the electoral system it has? Should the system be changed or abolished? 

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.

Learn more about Tara Ross:
https://www.taraross.com/

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Learn more about John Koza:
https://www.nationalpopularvote.com/about

Follow National Popular Vote on Twitter: @NatlPopularVote
https://twitter.com/natlpopularvote?lang=en

 

Related Links:

What is the Electoral College?
https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/about.html

Does Your Vote Count?  The Electoral College Explained
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9H3gvnN468

Do You Understand the Electoral College?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6s7jB6-GoU

What It Is - Why It’s Needed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0rOKo9BWEU

The National Popular Vote Plan
https://fedsoc.org/events/the-national-popular-vote-plan

Differing views:

Is the Electoral College Still Relevant?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sKRpnJQW08

The Popular Vote vs. The Electoral College
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXnjGD7j2B0

Necessary and Proper No.48: The Electoral College
https://fedsoc.org/commentary/podcasts/necessary-proper-episode-48-the-electoral-college

Facts Support National Popular Vote
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/460425-facts-support-national-popular-vote

Why Republicans Should Get Behind the National Popular Vote, Too
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2019/08/28/gop-national-popular-vote-227915

In Defense of the Electoral College
https://www.nationalaffairs.com/publications/detail/in-defense-of-the-electoral-college