2007 FRQ #1

Post date: Apr 05, 2013 5:48:41 PM

1. A significant feature of the electoral college is that most states have a winner-take-all system. (2007)

(a) Describe the winner-take-all feature of the electoral college.

(b) Explain one way in which the winner-take-all feature of the electoral college affects how presidential candidate from the two major political parties run their campaigns. 

(c) Explain one way in which the winner-take-all feature of the electoral college hinders third-party candidates.

(d) Explain two reasons why the electoral college has not been abolished.