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How we ended up with the electoral college system

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The Evolution of the Electoral College: A Constitutional Compromise

This chapter explores the debates at the Constitutional Convention regarding the selection of the president, initially favoring Congressional election. It details the creation of the Electoral College as a compromise amid concerns about separation of powers and representation.

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