Understanding the Two-Step Presidential Election Process and Legislative Powers

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This chapter explores the intricate two-step mechanism of the presidential election process, focusing on the role of electors and result certification. It highlights the necessity of public education regarding these complexities and the potential legal implications, including the controversial statute that could allow legislatures to select alternative electors.

In this episode of our mini-series on presidential elections, we take a look at three examples of how states handled recounts in close elections. Are we in for a redo of Florida in 2000—or does Hawaii in 1960 provide a better example? A companion series of blog posts related to this episode can be found at http://takecareblog.com