Electoral College

  1. California uses a winner-take-all system to allocate its Electoral College votes. Please discuss the consequences of using this system.(Hint: when discussing 'consequences' consider things such as turnout/participation, equality, fairness etc).
  2. Find out what system is used by Maine and Nebraska to allocate their EC votes. Explain it and discuss its consequences.
  3. Finally, there have been proposals in some states to change to a proportional allocation of EC votes. Discuss that system and its consequences. Which system is preferrable to you and why?