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A paper which looks at the downward spiral to the disastrous full democracy of Greece, the warnings by the founders, and the way for American to avoid rule by the masses.

A brief review of the 1872 presidential election, in which Ulysses Grant won a second term of office.

Hillary Clinton and Fred Thompson would tie in the election.

The assignment was to discuss the electoral college, what it is, and whether or not it is necessary. We were also to discuss the impact it has on the President's time in office.

Covers the politics of Louis McLane and his support for the Electoral College.

The Electoral College is an undemocratic system that encourages the unequal weight and treatment of voters, dubious campaign strategy, and discourages voter's faith in our nation's overall electoral system.

In the USA this year, you won't be electing a President. You'll be electing the people who elect the President.

This is a work in progress, submitted to showcase some of my writing skills.

Al Gore is one of four men to win the popular vote but lose the Presidency. Two of the four occupied the Oval Office after their Electoral College defeat. Here are 13 men who came closest to being President without grabbing the big brass ring.

Woodhull had a unique ability in finding governmental loopholes to throw the status quo into a quandary. In a speech at a convention--Woodhull convinced the all-female audience that they technically had the right to vote for President or in any election.

An overview of the 1820 presidential election, in which Democratic-Republican president James Monroe won in an unopposed bid for a second term.

What is the most boring -- and maybe even dysfunctional -- aspect of a presidential election? a) the candidates, b) the political parties, or c) the process? Imagine how turning the presidential election into a TV reality show would shake things up.

The 55th consecutive quadrennial election for president and vice president of the United States will take place on Nov. 4, 2008. There are a couple of things that make this upcoming election particularly noteworthy.

The presidential campaign of 1860 was one of the most divisive in American history. The outcome of the election directly led to the secession of seven states and ultimately, the Civil War.

As the Presidential election season draws nigh in the United States, a perennial favorite political topic has arisen once again. People in both the Democrat and Republican Parties, being discontented with the choices they have, are contemplating third parties.

The 2004 Presidential Election proves to be a campaign that fails to play by the rules as explained in "The Making of the Presidential Candidates 2004".

A social commentary on American politics, culture, and random gibberish.

This paper focusing on our current election issues in the mist of all the hyph and news. It is based on my concern of critical issues facing Americans and the impact on my decisions after talking with other voters. My previous article is "Do Votes really count?"

The Presidential election is a toss up, at least in Wisconsin, that is.

Looking at the general election, Hillary Clinton leads Rudy Giuliani by 51% to 40% and she leads the other Republicans by larger margins.

Historical overview of the first major grass roots political lobby in the U.S.

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday ruled that "vote-swapping" websites are legal and are protected by the Constitution's Free Speech Amendment.

The authors formation of coalitions which will re-shape congressional districts and create more competitive elections.

Has the time come for a Mohawk Chief to occupy 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? United States Presidential candidate Jacques Boulerice thinks the answer is yes.

An analysis of Gore Vidal's historical novels that attempt to shed light on the mistakes of American history.

This piece explores Alexander Hamilton and the erroneous label he bore by most as straight out monarchist.

Get involved! Even it's just by going to vote. In this day and age, young people seem to have no interest in the political process and a lot couldn't tell you who was running for President.

At no other time in the 200-year history of the United States has there been a greater opportunity for people to be involved in the evolution of democracy.

It is proof positive that the will of the people is not the power behind the government. It means that regardless of who you and I think should be president, ultimately it is out of our control, and in the hands of others we have no control over.

A book review of A Fatal Friendship by Arnold Rogow. The book explores the relationship between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr and speculates on what led to their infamous duel.

A two-part trivia quiz by Elliot Feldman, former Match Game/Hollywood Squares and Jeopardy Online writer

Al Mr. Gore, the joke of late night television shows and the comedy of the all-around town circus, has added another trophy to his unmatched and uncontestable long resume; the most precious Nobel Peace Prize.

Critics of political endeavors such as who we select as our country's president will cynically claim that the corporate news media will focus way too much time on gleefully revealing which candidate is leading a certain race based on their own polling data.

A look how individual citizens have a responsibility to vote in an informed and intelligent fashion.

Dukakis, the three-time Governor of Massachusetts, was the unsucessful Democratic candidate for the Presidency in 1998

Some voters, though technically qualified under our permissive standards, are in fact mentally or morally incompetent to exercise the franchise.

Answers to a two-part trivia quiz by Elliot Feldman, former Match Game/Hollywood Squares and Jeopardy Online

James Madison was the fourth President of the United States serving in office from 1809 to 1817. He is remembered as the "Father of the Constitution," because of the key role he played in the creation of the United States Constitution.

Changing domestic alliances are also important to understanding of the US elections, and the inclusion and exclusion of voters based on sex, race and class.

Asking whether the electoral college should be abolished is like asking if a festering tumor that is on the verge of being inoperable should be removed before it is too late; the answer is obvious.

If the Electoral College was eliminated, the vote for president in less populous states would count for less, not more.

We need to keep the electoral college. Read inside

a review of the Electoral College system in America.

This article describes the Electoral College. It explains its origins; it shows how the electoral college affects the presidential election and explores whether it should be abolished.

For most Americans, universal suffrage and the principle of "one man, one vote" are so manifestly just that they cannot even conceive of alternative approaches. But our Founding Fathers could, and did.

The following is a brief look at how the electoral college impacts our nation's Presidential elections. What's the electoral college? Good question.

The electoral college is constructed in such a way that a third party candidate really only needs to win five states to thrust the outcome into utter turmoil.

An overview of the national convention and what it has to do with the Electoral College and how the Electoral College works

An examination of the relative disparities in the distribution of popular vote by the Electoral College system.

The history and purpose of the electoral college.

The Electoral College has served our Republic well for over 230 years, and has done what it was designed to do quite well. Another excellent example of the wisdom that was inherent in our Founding Fathers.

A small amount of history on the electoral colleg and why it has outgrown it's usefulness.

This paper will explore whether this somewhat obscure institution can be preserved and still play a useful role in present-day American democracy.

This document is concerned with the Electoral College and the manner in which it has operated for two hundred years.

In the 2004 presidential election, it seemed as though youth voters were targeted from every direction; the only pointer missing was that of the two presidential candidates themselves.

The election of 1966 marked a turning point in Georgia politics. The first Republican gubernatorial candidate of the century, a dark-horse segregationist Democrat, and a write-in campaign on behalf of a former governor made for an exciting and unique chain of events.

The three goals of an ideal democracy have been addressed substantially differently in the categories of the presidential primary process, the presidential campaign financing process, and the Electoral College system.

Which 2007 College Football Bowl Championship Series team is most like which 2008 Presidential Candidate?

A look at the electoral system used by over a dozen other countries giving everyone a voice.

In December, 2005, the New York Times decided to publish a story about wire-tapping by the NSA. The Bush adminsitration was outraged and called it a threat to national security. Here's the NY Times defense.

A relatively short look at the Bush presidency

A brief editorial about how I see the state of the U.S. democracy today.

An elaboration on AC Content Producer Telika Howard's article on the Time Magazine cover lauding Illinois Senator Barack Obama.

A U.S. citizen could easily be confused with a game of Trivial Pursuit.

Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr were two larger-than-life figures in early American politics, both playing pivotal roles in the formation of our nation's two-party system. Why did one kill the other?

Dick Chaney's role in current White House is the exception to the American historical role.

A basic primer of some of the terminology necessary to understand civil rights in America and how they are being corrupted.

An overview of the Confederacy period of the American nation and how it led to the creation of a new American constitution.

Compares the ideology and historical context of each document and it's premier role in shaping the outcome of the United States as a governing body and society from a contemporary outlook; and its application in today's world.

the role of each branch of the French government

If you want to become US citizen, this article is for you.

the powers and prestige of the office of the president of the United States

"The people who run this country - people WE voted in - believe, somehow, that we are better off giving up our freedoms than compromising our security. I disagree."

the role of politics and government structure in India

America's problems are not being solved by the two party system. All of the power in Congress is in the hands of the majority, whether that majority holds a one seat or a fifty seat advantage.

Former Vice President and possible future presidential candidate Al Gore has been criticized domestically and internationally for his comments about climate change and global warming.

What it would mean to have a government of, for, and by the people.

A essay using Machiavelli's book "The Prince" to relate the American Republic to an Absolute Monarchy.

The presidential primary system is a mess with each state trying to move their primary votes earlier and earlier so they can get more money spent in their state. Unfortunately, this has caused a mess of the election system.

Is Democracy important? Bush says yes to Democracy in Iraq but what about the year 2000 Pesidential Race?

Al Gore has just won the Nobel Peace Prize to go along with his Oscar. George W. Bush has just won the blood of thousands of Americans on his hands, which will go nicely with the oil that is pouring from his pockets.

In March 2004, Florida voters went to the ballot boxes to cast their vote in a highly important election. By then, John Kerry had almost secured the 2,162 delegates he needed to clinch the nomination. Why aren't major states being considered in primary voting??

One issue that has recently arisen in this country is voting rights and representation for the citizens of Washington DC. Recently, Washington DC was granted voting rights along with representation in the House of Representatives.

Although I disagree with much of what Greg Reeson writes, I always find him intellectually captivating and he is an AC content producer you shouldn't miss.

Aristotle's concept of ruler's pros out measure his cons...

The third part of a series on the history of American Presidential elections. This part focusing on the late 19th and early 20th Century.

This year, let's plan to vote in a leader for our country based on their ability to lead it successfully. Here's a few questions to help you decide on who you want to vote for in the upcoming election.

There are at least 150 plus candidates who have filed the necessary paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to replace George W. Bush as our nation's leader on January 20, 2009.

It may come as no surprise to those in the political world but a large number of Libertarian Party members across the country are enthusiastically supporting Dr. Ron Paul's bid for the Republican presidential nomination.

Let's all gather to find out some interesting things about the history of American elections.

It seems that Burr and Hamilton were almost destined to fight their famous duel in 1804 that ended Hamilton's life and ended Burr's political career...

Dodd in Burlington

President William Henry Harrison died after only 30 days in office. His death, which was the first for American President created a Constitutional crisis...

By refusing to grant the legitimate requests of the states for an Article V Convention (to propose amendments to the Constitution), all three branches of the U.S. government are now operating as a "rogue" government outside the law.

A review of William Meeks' excellent collection of essays, poems, and stories.

New cities, new transportion services, a new continent? These are great ideas, but what we need are new politics!

One writers opinion of America's current election process and ideas about what America could be.

An analysis of 5 myths that the GOP love to report as conventional wisdom.

"Southland Tales" is an ambitious mess of a movie that is hard to get out of your head after you have seen it.