The Electoral College was established under the flawed belief that the average citizen lacked the knowledge to participate directly in democracy. Historically, it has been used to disenfranchise …Read MoreThe Electoral College was established under the flawed belief that the average citizen lacked the knowledge to participate directly in democracy. Historically, it has been used to disenfranchise people of color and lower-income communities, notably through policies like the Three-Fifths Compromise, which gave disproportionate power to Southern white men. Both historical and modern voter suppression tactics have further prevented full public representation in elections. Additionally, systemic class barriers to political office—particularly for the presidency—have ensured that the Electoral College and the broader democratic process fail to accurately reflect the will of the American people.Read Less
The Electoral College was established under the flawed belief that the average citizen lacked the knowledge to participate directly in democracy. Historically, it has been used to disenfranchise …Read MoreThe Electoral College was established under the flawed belief that the average citizen lacked the knowledge to participate directly in democracy. Historically, it has been used to disenfranchise people of color and lower-income communities, notably through policies like the Three-Fifths Compromise, which gave disproportionate power to Southern white men. Both historical and modern voter suppression tactics have further prevented full public representation in elections. Additionally, systemic class barriers to political office—particularly for the presidency—have ensured that the Electoral College and the broader democratic process fail to accurately reflect the will of the American people. Read Less