Answer to Question #205661 in Philosophy for Jen

Question

Tentative thesis statement about the Electoral college, immunization, insanity plea, and caffeinated drinks 

 Your actionable position on the subject

At least two supporting reasons and two sources for your position

At least 100 words.

Answer 1

Originally, the Electoral College offered the Constitutional Convention a middle ground between two major proposals: popular presidential election and presidential election by Congress. For further information, see Electoral College and Indecisive Elections.

With electors representing the 50 states and the District of Columbia, the United States Electoral College is an example of a system in which an executive president is indirectly chosen. The electors are chosen by the public's votes, while the president is legally chosen by the electoral college.