The Electoral College: A Misunderstood Institution.

Adkison, Danny M.; Elliott, Christopher

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ERIC Number: EJ541920

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1997

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The Electoral College: A Misunderstood Institution.

Adkison, Danny M.; Elliott, Christopher

PS: Political Science and Politics, v30 n1 p77-80 Mar 1997

Examines and corrects political science textbook errors concerning the electoral college. Textbooks frequently attribute specific provisions and functions of the college to the federal government when, in fact, they are controlled by the states. Historical dates and contingency provisions are other areas erroneously cited. (MJP)

Descriptors: Civics, Colonial History (United States), Constitutional Law, Elections, Federal Government, Federalism, Government (Administrative Body), Governmental Structure, Higher Education, Misconceptions, Political Issues, Political Power, Political Science, Textbook Content, Textbooks, Voting

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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