History of the Electoral College and Electing a President *In-Person*

Did you know you don’t vote for the President? The United States uses a unique and indirect system of electing the President which can lead to the popular vote loser becoming President, as most recently happened in 2000-2001 and 2016-17. The Electoral College was created by the original Federal Constitution in 1787, but it has subsequently been amended and modified by Federal and state law until it bears little resemblance to the original intentions of the Founding Fathers. And to most citizens today, it remains something of a mystery, despite all the attention it has recently received. This class will examine how the Electoral College developed as part of the process to elect the President, why it changed and developed as it did, the problems with it, and whether and how it might be reformed. Optional readings and references included. Instructor: Brian Bixby

4 Thursdays, 3-5pm. Begins Apr. 4

This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please view our In-Person Class Guidelines prior to enrolling.

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