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How we ended up with the electoral college system

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The Historical Roots of the Electoral College

This chapter explores the historical background of the Electoral College, focusing on the significance of the Three-fifths Compromise in shaping representation. It also examines how this compromise favored southern states and the complexities that arose from the electoral system's evolution.

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