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Why is the Electoral college used instead of the popular vote?

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The Electoral College remains in place over two centuries after the framers of the Constitution empowered it to select presidents. Though ... Though the winner of the national popular vote typically takes the presidency, that vote failed to determine the winner in four elections: 1824, 1876, 1888, and 2000. read more

You have to try and put yourself in the situation the people were in at that time. In 1787 there were only 13 states and those states were extremely independent. read more

Gore narrowly won the national popular vote, and many of his supporters howled that the system—even without the Supreme Court stepping in—was unfair. One organization, National Popular Vote, has worked toward eliminating the Electoral College through an amendment to the Constitution or a state compact. read more

In modern practice, the Electoral College is mostly a formality. Most electors are loyal members of the party that has selected them, and in 26 states, plus Washington, D.C., electors are bound by laws or party pledges to vote in accord with the popular vote. read more

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