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The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact is the most promising, as it bypasses the difficult process of amending the constitution, without being unconstitutional.
The Constitution says that States decide how their electors are chosen. Nearly all States (and the District of Columbia, which has 3 electors) use the "Winner Takes All System", which allowed George W. Bush to win the election in 2000 despite the fact Al Gore got more votes.
There are two exceptions. Maine (4 electors) and Nebraska (5 electors) can split their vote if the less popular candidate gets a majority in a congressional district. The only time this happened was in 2008, when John McCain won the state of Nebraska, but Barack Obama carried the majority of votes in the 2nd district. The vote was split 4-1.
Currently a candidate needs to carry enough states to win 270 electoral votes in order to win. If at least 270 electoral votes were from states who had agreed to the NPVIC, the winner of the nationwide popular vote would always win.
Basically, each state that signs up to the NPVIC would agree to send electors to vote for the candidate which receives the largest number of votes in the country, and not in the state itself. This does not come into force until enough states have agreed and 270 electoral votes belong to NPVIC states.
To agree to the NPVIC, states have to pass legislation. Currently, six states have done this: Washington, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey and Hawaii. The District of Columbia, which is not a state, has also done this. This means 74 out of the 270 necessary votes are held by NPVIC states.
Our most recent news is that the Bill has passed the Vermont Senate, and it is very likely it will pass the Assembly and be enacted. The previous Governor vetoed the proposal, but the new Governor supports it.
Four options to the Electoral College Individual states can also adopt instant runoffs without a Constitutional amendment. Instant runoff voting on a national scale. Voters could rank their preferences and majority would win. Direct voting where majority wins
I am not aware of any serious move to change the electoral college. Some people think it should be abolished and let popular vote decide the election. Possibly all electors should be forced to vote for the candidate they supported when the election was held. Another change might be to force the removal the " winner take all" effect and require all states to split the electors to correspond to the popular vote.
-district plan
-proportional plan
-direct popular election plan
-national bonus plan
1) abolition of the Electoral college
2) the proposal advanced by the National Popular Vote organization
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Betty Friedan's book The Feminine Mystique broke new ground when it suggested women wanted more of what?
career options outside the home
Why don't the other countries have the same number of political parties as the us?
There are two main reasons for this: 1. The US uses a electoral system based on single member districts with a plurality vote. this means that in each electoral district there is only one winning candidate, and that winning candidate is the one with the highest number of votes (a plurality). This system favours large parties as they have the resources and personnel to support elections in each district and in the US generally the Democrat and Republican parties are the most well known. Smaller parties candidates may be able to win a share of the votes, but to overcome one of the larger parties in any one district is extremely difficult. In other countries, different electoral system are sometimes used, including Proportional Representation electoral systems (PR). PR electoral system elect more than one candidate for each district - sometimes even more than one hundred! This means that even smaller parties who only get a small share of the vote can still win seats (If a small party wins 10 percent of the vote in a district of 100 members, then that party will receive 10 seats.) Different electoral systems make it easier for smaller parties to gain seats. 2. The second reason is historical development of a political system. In the US, the Republican and Democrat parties are heavily institutionalized to the extent that they are often seen as the only two options. This is supported by the electoral system, but also by the unique historical development of US politics. In other countries, different political development has resulted in more political parties!
What is the major function of a political party?
To act as a significant block of similarly thinking individuals who pool their resources together for better electoral results. This allows the casual voter to know what the party member contesting the riding will stand for in several cases.
Which of the following statements about American agriculture in the 1920s is not accurate?
No options are given
Can a governor veto bills?
Yes, he even has more options than the president.
What are the four major options suggested as alternatives to the electoral college?
District Plan Proportional Plan Direct Popular Election Plan
What were the three methods of presidential election discussed by the framers of the Constitution?
The three methods of presidential election discussed by the framers of the Constitution were the election by Congress, election by state legislatures, and election by popular vote. They ultimately settled on the Electoral College system as a compromise between these options.
What can be alternatives for plastic items used everyday?
Paper or Cardboard are good options.
What are synonyms of the word alternatives?
substitutes, choices, others, options, preferences, recourses
What are the alternatives to cystectomy?
Transurethral resection (TUR). Non-surgical options include chemotherapy and radiation.
Do Indian people use hairspray?
ya ofcourse some high profile & youth which are college students are using hairspray but this practice is not as popular as in western countries as we have many options to cake of our hairs as suggested in our AYURVEDA
What are the steps involved in business research decision making process?
Managers research their options by research alternatives for their solutions. Once they have identified a number of alternatives, they choose the best one for their business.
What are the release dates for College Options Man - 2012?
College Options Man - 2012 was released on: USA: 20 July 2012
What are my alternative options for home phone service?
Specific alternatives will largely depend on your location. That said, there are a few location-independent alternatives you might try. Vonage or Skype may suit your needs.
How early should higher education applicants start looking at schools?
It is suggested that parents introduce the prospect of college in middle school, around 8th grade. Students should then begin looking at options for careers and colleges in 9th and 10th grades and plan visits to college campuses in 11th grade.
What is the purpose of a computer on-board components?
Provides mediocre component alternatives if external component options are not possible/desired.
What actors and actresses appeared in College Options Man - 2012?
The cast of College Options Man - 2012 includes: Edward Hong as Kyle Johnny Jenkinson as Dr. Dropout Brad McLean as College Options Man Dionne Neish as Chief
