Understanding the Fundamentals of the U.S. Presidential Election System

By Alexander S. Belenky

Book Overview

Introduction.- The constitutional origins of the election system.- Should the underlying concepts of the 1787 Great Compromise be honored.?.- Stubborn numbers: how much of a say does the nation have in presidential elections?.- What if? Constitutional puzzles, weird outcomes, and possible stalemates in presidential elections.- "Winner-take-all: " is it as bad as they paint it to be?.- Can the National Popular Vote plan succeed?.- When every voter gains and no state loses: can the "one person, one vote" and the "one state, one vote" principles coexist?.- How existing election rules may affect the structure of election campaigns.- Conclusion.- References.- Appendices.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642238181
• ISBN13: 9783642238185
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 426 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.2" x 9.1"