Election Process

The presidential election process is a long and complicated procedure. Currently, we elect our president and vice-president by an indirect device known as the Electoral College. Under this system, each state has as many electors as it has representatives and senators. Candidates who win a plurality of the popular vote in a state secure all the states electoral votes. In order to win a presidential election, a candidate must appeal successfully to the big states, …

…of nominating an effective candidate to office. Although many people argue that there are too many ignorant people who simply vote to vote, there has been a change in current years. The media coverage of the election is so extensive, that it is nearly impossible for the people to ignore the issues and platforms of the election. The government should have trust in the people, for they are the ones that truly hold the power.