Prof. Murdaco
POL 166
October 10, 2015
Joan Callahan
Assignment #4

Choose one of the authors from the New York Times article and choose a quote from one of these authors. Write out the quote and the meaning of it, and explain why you chose this quote.

Revisiting the Constitution: Do Away With the Electoral College, by Alexander Keyssar 

I chose this article because it talks about the way in which the voting process eliminates the majority of the American voting population. The constitution is considered a breathing document because it must keep up with the changing culture of the country if it is to be effective in its original intention. The constitution states "We the People" as a reflection of all the people not some of the people. I feel that the American public, not the Electoral College, should decide who our president will be. In the New York Times article titled, Room for Debate, Revisiting the Constitution, Do Away With the Electoral College, by Alexander Keyssar, he states " Indeed, if we were drafting a constitution today, few people would even consider a presidential electoral system like the Electoral College."  We would see the imbalance of power in the current electoral process. The views and concerns of a few are being forced on the American public . If the popular votes were tabulated instead of the electoral college votes there would be a more comprehensive reflection of the American people. The consensus right now among many is that an individuals vote does not have an impact on the outcome of the election. What impact would the popular vote have on voter turnout. I believe that many more Americans would show up at the polls if the popular vote were the deciding factor. This act alone could restore faith in the Governmental process of the American people, moving us all toward a more unified country.