This is due to an antiquated system called the electoral college. The electoral college (EC) was founded in 1787. The founding fathers set up the system so that the president is chosen indirectly. This was done so that "popular passion‚" wouldn ’t factor in as much. Basically they didn ’t want presidential campaigns to become purely advertisement campaigns. (third party times) But there are a few serious flaws in the electoral college that need to be dealt with. For example‚ the well known
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Electoral college is a process that is set up by our founding fathers in the constitution; it is a “compromise between election of the President by a vote in Congress and election of the President by a popular vote of qualified citizens” (U.S Electoral College). Electoral college is an example of indirect democracy; therefore‚ we do not choose our president directly. Thus‚ electoral college is not democratic. Electoral college is a group of people appointed by each state‚ who formally elect the
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| | | | | Date of Submission: 12/021/2012 Title of Assignment: Term Paper – “Integrating Values – The Legality‚ Morality‚ and Social Responsibility of Paying College Athletes” CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORSHIP: I certify that I am the author of this paper and that any assistance I received in its preparation is fully acknowledged and disclosed in the paper. I have also cited any sources from which I used data‚ ideas
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The transition from high school to college can be stressful for any student‚ but athletes may experience even greater levels of stress and other health issues due to the balancing act of athletics and academics placed on them during their freshman year. For the first year freshman student athlete‚ these demands may at times seem overwhelming and can have effects on mental and physical health. Coming into college as a freshman there are numerous things that can stress out any student‚ being in an
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affect their grades. Student who attended public 4 year colleges paid an average of $3‚190 in tuition for the 1987-1988 school year. Today the average has risen to $9‚970 for the 2017-2018 school year. The price has increased by 213%. The college application and decision making process is stressful as it is. Students are forced to make their first of many adult choices‚ a choice that will change their life. Recently the ever growing price of college tuition is another factor students and their families
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Electoral College In the United States‚ we the people are guaranteed a vote in our government. Built upon the principles of freedom and democracy‚ The United States has striven to give equal representation to the people. Presidential elections are held to give people the chance to vote for who they believe will best serve the country. The electoral college is in place and adds an extra step in the presidential election process. However‚ many Americans do not understand the Electoral college. How it
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The Electoral College‚ established by the founding fathers in the United States Constitution‚ is a process whereby a body of electors chosen by voters in each state cast a formal vote to elect the president and vice president. Among many other things established within the Constitution‚ the Electoral College requires extensive reform. The Constitution itself was merely a framework for the United States government and did not take into account the extent to which society would change between 1787
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like to attend college as well as play a sport‚ soccer in particular‚ and I’m reaching out to you‚ regarding the fact that no current students get paid any salary for playing any sport at college level. Many practicing athletes dedicate most of their time and money‚ as well as their focus on the sport rather than school or other daily activities. In all due respect‚ students deserve to be paid in return for keeping the athletic department alive and running. Ironically‚ the college television networks
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Member of Parliament Dear I am writing to you about an issue that is of critical importance to the Early Childhood Education field of work in this province. Early Childhood Educators that are currently in the field include licensed daycares‚ before and after school programs‚ programs/clubs/services seeking ECE’s‚ and soon to be Kindergarten classes in the next 5 years. Funding for Early Childhood Educators is the issue that needs to be looked at and revised. OCBCC “Ontario Coalition for
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Tabular Statements notes This involves looking at changes in a Balance sheet as a result of certain transactions. Remember that the Balance sheet is always meant to balance. This means that any changes to Assets must be matched with changes to Liabilities. Any changes to Incomes or Expenses affect the Balance Sheet by altering the Retained Profit in the Liabilities. Typical transactions include: (1) Buying a new business. Remember that if the money paid for the new business is less than the value
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