History Analyzed

The Electoral College – the Peculiar Way the U.S. Selects a President

April 15, 2026·1h 6m
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Because of the Electoral College, individual Americans do not directly vote for their president. This episode explores: what is the Electoral College; why slavery was the main reason for this system; some bizarre and undemocratic election results; an analysis of whether the Electoral College is a fair system; and the structure of the Federal government.

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