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Use the sites to research arguments for and against the Electoral College. Then, determine the most convincing arguments for both the Electoral college and the popular national vote.

What is the author's position of these magazines?



TIME Magazine:
These 3 Common Arguments For Preserving the Electoral College Are Wrong -



Real Clear Politics:
Why We Need the Electoral College -


PBS NewsHour:
This proposal calls for popular vote to determine the winner -

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Answer: I'll try my best to help you in Explanation <3

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What is the author's position of these magazines?

I don't know what magazines you're talking about, but I'll try my best to help you understand how to find out the author's position:

In an argument, a writer will aim to persuade the reader to share their position on an issue. Their position may be stated explicitly, or it may be implicit. To identify someone's point of view, it can be helpful to ask yourself some questions: What is the main message I am supposed to take from this?

These 3 Common Arguments For Preserving the Electoral College Are Wrong

(1) the winner of the popular vote is not guaranteed the presidency;

(2) electors are not required to vote in accord with the popular vote; and

(3) any election might have to be decided in the House of Representatives.

Why do we need Electoral College?

Originally, the Electoral College provided the Constitutional Convention with a compromise between two main proposals: the popular election of the President and the election of the President by Congress.

Who calls the popular vote to determine the winner?

The Electoral College vote totals determine the winner, not the statistical plurality or majority a candidate may have in the national popular vote totals.

I hope this helps!!!

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