4.2 The Electoral Process Do Now: Is it worth trying to fix a problem if you aren’t sure how the solution will turn out?

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4.2 The Electoral Process Do Now: Is it worth trying to fix a problem if you aren’t sure how the solution will turn out?

The Electoral Process Nomination Self-Announcement Primary Petition

The Electoral Process Primaries Closed Primary Open Primary Semi-Open Primary Runoff Primary

The Electoral Process The Voting Process Registration Precinct Ballot

Sample Ballot Follow the instructions carefully and fill out the sample ballot. NO CHEATING!

The Electoral College The Electoral College is the body of selected official voters that actually choose the president. The United States President is NOT chosen by direct democracy.

The Electoral College C.G.P. Grey on The Electoral College

Electors Winner-take-all

The Electoral College C.G.P. Grey on The Electoral College

Three Major Concerns Winner of the Popular Vote Loses Election Rogue Electors Electoral College Tie

The Electoral College Four Suggested Reforms District Plan Proportional Plan Direct Popular Election National Bonus Plan

4.2 Assignment Choose one of the four listed suggested reforms for the Electoral College and defend it as the best solution to the problems of the Electoral College (Popular vote winner loses election, rogue electors, Electoral College Tie). District Plan Proportional Plan Direct Popular Election National Bonus Plan

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