The United States electoral system permits constancy and permanency in our nation due to serving as a way of checks and balances. Our system of government is divided into separate powers in order to ensure that all results are reasonably and fairly considered and accepted throughout the common ground. The electoral system is formatted in such a way that it allows for some securities for alterations to take place in order to keep a democratic stance while possessing stability of the political entities in mind as well. Despite sounding that it has a good system of operation, the electoral system has its pros and cons. However, The Constitution has regulated a fair system splitting it up into two senators per state and founding the House of
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The sole purpose of the Electoral College is to bring balance regarding the voting of the President and Vice President amid the congress and the voting citizens. Although, during the past times, the voting of the President and the Vice President was solely to the Congress as they are the appropriate entity that represents the public opinion. Edmund stated in his speech regarding to the Bristol electors that, “To deliver an opinion, is the right of all men; that of constituents is a weighty and respectable opinion” (Burke 1774). This strong statement by Burke brings forth the importance of voting for electors. Let’s not forget that they have the right to choose their path. Burke is also praises the Electoral College for its role of showing true …show more content…
Since the rise of the United States, change was always allowed to take place as long as it serves the overall interest which was clearly visible through the confederation state. “The said States hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defense, the security of their liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon them, or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretense whatever”(Articles of Confederation 1777). This is what the Constitution was brought upon, different states having a voice and working together to keep the United States
The sole purpose of the Electoral College is to bring balance regarding the voting of the President and Vice President amid the congress and the voting citizens. Although, during the past times, the voting of the President and the Vice President was solely to the Congress as they are the appropriate entity that represents the public opinion. Edmund stated in his speech regarding to the Bristol electors that, “To deliver an opinion, is the right of all men; that of constituents is a weighty and respectable opinion” (Burke 1774). This strong statement by Burke brings forth the importance of voting for electors. Let’s not forget that they have the right to choose their path. Burke is also praises the Electoral College for its role of showing true …show more content…
Since the rise of the United States, change was always allowed to take place as long as it serves the overall interest which was clearly visible through the confederation state. “The said States hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defense, the security of their liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon them, or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretense whatever”(Articles of Confederation 1777). This is what the Constitution was brought upon, different states having a voice and working together to keep the United States