Research and write an essay on In considering a proposal to reform (but not necessarily abolish) the Electoral College, reflect on what happened in Florida in the 2000 presidential election. Were the voices of the voters in Florida really heard? What would you suggest to ensure that this outcome is avoided in the future?
- Summarize how the Electoral College works.
- Explain the pros and cons of whether to keep or abolish the Electoral College.
- Explain one proposal for changing the Electoral College process without abolishing it (i.e., without having to amend the Constitution).
- Evaluate this proposal from two perspectives: (a) the relevance of the Electoral College’s underlying rationale to contemporary American politics, and (b) the impact of the Electoral College on presidential leadership capacity.
- The body of the essay (excluding the title page and reference page) must be typed in 12 pts Arial font, double-spaced, and at least three (3) pages long.
- A minimum of three (3) sources must be used for each paper. The research topic should be included at the top of the paper.
- The essay must start with a short introductory paragraph which includes a clear thesis statement. The thesis statement must tell readers what the essay will demonstrate.
- The essay must end with a short paragraph which includes a conclusion. The conclusion and thesis must be consistent.
- The essay must logically develop the thesis in a way that leads to the conclusion, and must be supported by facts, fully explained concepts or assertions, and persuasive reasoning.
- The essay must address various pros and cons.
- Use your own words. While brief quotes from sources may be used, altogether the total amount of quoted text must be less than twenty percent of the body of your essay.
- When you use someone else’s words, they must be enclosed in quotation marks followed by an APA in-text short citation (author, year, and page) to your source. The in-text citation must correspond to a full APA citation for the source on the reference page at the end of the essay.
- When you express someone else’s ideas, arguments, or facts in your own words, your statement must be followed by an APA in-text short citation (author, year, and page) to your source. The in-text citation must correspond to a full APA citation for the source in the reference page.
- The form of the title page, the body pages, and the reference page must comply with APA style. Additionally, the title page must include the course number and name, the instructor’s name, and the date submitted.
- The essay must use logical paragraph and sentence transitions, complete and clear sentences, and correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
