Monday, September 1, 2014

The Electoral College

Good morning! First things first, watch this video (we watched it in class):

Electoral College Overview



Arguments for KEEPING the electoral College:

A Short US News & World Reports Article

5 reason to keep it (youtube video)

Arguments for ABOLISHING the Electoral College:

A Short US News & World Reports Article

End the Electoral College (youtube video)

On your whiteboard (or, if you're absent, paper), keep track of the major points of the two sides. 

Once you're done, answer the following question:

Should the states pass the National Popular Vote bill and eliminate the electoral college? (click link for more info) 

Explain your answer, and be sure to address the arguments of the other side.