Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-242) and index.
Contents
pt. I: The origins of the electoral college -- Chap. 1. The Constitution's election process -- Chap. 2. An American balancing act -- Chap. 3. The great compromise -- pt. II. An 18th. century solution for the 21st. century -- Chap. 4. A rapidly changing society -- Chap. 5. The benefits of Federalism -- Chap. 6. Moderation and compromise -- Chap. 7. Stability and certainty in elections -- pt. III. Refuting remaining criticisms -- Chap. 8. The faithless elector problem -- Chap. 9. The contingent election -- Chap. 10. Concerns about legitimacy -- Chap. 11. Alternative proposals -- pt. IV. The electoral college in action -- Chap. 12. Successful results over the years -- Chap. 13. Harrison and Bush: narrow victories -- Chap. 14. Roosevelt and Reagan: landslide victories.
Summary
Opponents of the Electoral College are swift to dismiss the institution as outdated and elitist, an anachronism that should be replaced by a direct popular vote. This book, written in straightforward language, examines the institutions role in selecting Presidents across the centuries and comes to a different conclusion the Electoral College protects our republic and promotes our liberty. (Amazon.com).