In its 224-year history, the Electoral College has faced both criticism and praise, with those criticizing it’s singularly focused on its elimination. However, the fact that it continues to play a key role in the electoral system of the United Sates is proof of its necessity. The following is an examination of the role of the Electoral College with a view to assessing whether it meets the criteria for a democratic form of government in accordance with the views of John Locke as presented in Second Treatise of Government. The aim of the research is to properly identify the position that the Electoral College holds in the Democracy of the United Stated of America in light of John Locke’s postulations in the Second Treatise of Government.
Often referred to as the father of democracy, John Locke’s views as presented in the …show more content…
In the Second Treatise of
Government, Locke delves into the ideas of equality of men, divisions of power, the right to rebel, and consent of the majority, which are all relevant in analyzing the position held by the
Electoral College. The political philosophy advanced by John Locke, is very democratic and had profound influence on the politics of the English and the drafting of the American
Often referred to as the father of democracy, John Locke’s views as presented in the …show more content…
In the Second Treatise of
Government, Locke delves into the ideas of equality of men, divisions of power, the right to rebel, and consent of the majority, which are all relevant in analyzing the position held by the
Electoral College. The political philosophy advanced by John Locke, is very democratic and had profound influence on the politics of the English and the drafting of the American