Do their politicians think the people are to stupid to descide on their own who they want to govern?
Isnt that an insult to the american people?
2006-11-11 04:00:05 · 11 answers · asked by Christ 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
We don't. Perhaps we did back when it took days travel between the states. Now that modern technology allows votes to be counted almost instantly, its a bit of an anachronism.
Electoral votes could be portioned out and assigned right as the vote comes in, without the use of Electors. Giving each state two extra votes balances out the power disparity between small and large states. This means in some ways that people who live in a small state have a greater say in national politics, however this was done because of the Federal nature of our government. Power is divided between the State governments and National government. The use of Electoral votes balances things out somewhat.
2006-11-11 04:07:08 · answer #1 · answered by Skippy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it's mandated by the Constitution, so that's the first hurdle in changing it.
The main reason is obsolete, which is that 230 years ago, it took weeks to count the ballots in each state. So, that was only useful for determining the electors in each state, who then traveled to DC to cast their vote for the candidates. It was a technological and logistic problem back then that the college addressed.
However, the goal was also two-fold. The college made the smaller states have more of a vote, because they get the round-up from their population relative to number of Representatives, plus the two votes for number of Senators. That means the larger states have a little bit less overwhelming decision-making power compared to the small or less-populated states.
The easiest solution isn't getting rid of the electoral college. It's having states change the way electoral ballots are allocated, so that it is proportional to the popular vote in each state, rather than being all-or-nothing in each state.
2006-11-11 12:07:49 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We needed a college to rival Harvard. j/k
Yes, it's demeaning. All states should also split who they give their electoral votes. Some are currently winner takes all!
2006-11-11 12:06:21 · answer #3 · answered by J G 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Something to do with more populated states not dominating smaller states..there was wide debate about this which many
thought it was a train crash waiting to happen....Bush is proof of that!!
2006-11-11 15:52:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
so all states get a voice ..the electoral college prevents big states out ruling the smaller states.
2006-11-11 12:06:39 · answer #5 · answered by dstr 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yeah, it began as an insult too because the "amazing" framers didn't think the country would ever become politically literate. apparently congress agrees.
2006-11-11 16:55:00 · answer #6 · answered by Allegra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we don't. it should be eliminated, the recent close senate elections make the point that the college is not necessary at all.
2006-11-11 12:10:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The few who have power and privilege are terrified of the people gaining even a little power.
2006-11-11 12:04:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
we don't and its not about small states its about controlling elections
2006-11-11 12:44:15 · answer #9 · answered by paulisfree2004 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So the small states have a chance..
2006-11-11 12:03:41 · answer #10 · answered by BAARAAACK 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋