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The Electoral College and Antimajoritarianism

The United States prides itself on democratic and egalitarian values. Despite this, we choose to elect our executive by means of an Electoral College, which due to its nature, sometimes produces antimajoritarian election outcomes. These results go against the wishes of a majority of voters.

Antimajoritarianism, Binghamton University, Chase Quinn, Democracy, democratic theory, Elections, Electoral College, political science, US Policy, voting
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