In the American democracy the Electoral College is provided to assist the nation to formally chose the president and vice president. The Electoral College has been around for long, which was first devised in 1789 by the framers of the Constitution; snice then it has undergone numerous changes but still does what it was originally created to do. This system is frowned upon by many citizens, for it undermines the value of Americans voices and their beliefs. “The Electoral College is an embarrassment to America’s democracy”, and to a point is a disappointment. The Electoral College is a system that contradicts that the people are the voices of the nation and should no longer be in effect for future elections. The United States is a nation that has a smooth, shiny exterior but in truth is deeply flawed in the many ways. The Electoral College is an example of what revokes what the Citizens of the United States of actually want.
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Now many people are not involved into voting because they feel as if it does not count, they are not well enough informed, or they do not have time. Also, if a person does not personally have to reregister by themselves they will have more time to vote. For example, in Australia, they have a democracy where it is mandatory to vote, the reason why voting turnouts are extremely higher than Americas. This way the government and leaders will know what the people want, without other people speaking for them .It will demonstrate to citizens that their vote would really count towards their leaders, and the people will start caring more and not encourage politicians who are jokes. There should also could be more ways that people could learn about politicians, and what they will do for our nation; such as classes for the youth or more programs. When the people are correctly informed they can actually help the nation, and exercise the rights people died to fight
Now many people are not involved into voting because they feel as if it does not count, they are not well enough informed, or they do not have time. Also, if a person does not personally have to reregister by themselves they will have more time to vote. For example, in Australia, they have a democracy where it is mandatory to vote, the reason why voting turnouts are extremely higher than Americas. This way the government and leaders will know what the people want, without other people speaking for them .It will demonstrate to citizens that their vote would really count towards their leaders, and the people will start caring more and not encourage politicians who are jokes. There should also could be more ways that people could learn about politicians, and what they will do for our nation; such as classes for the youth or more programs. When the people are correctly informed they can actually help the nation, and exercise the rights people died to fight