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Return to “The Rights” table of contents What is the Electoral College, and why is it so undemocratic? The Electoral College, established by the U.S. Constitution in 1787, was designed as a compromise between electing the President by popular vote and election by Congress. While it may have served a purpose in the early years… Continue reading

Return to “The Rights” table of contents The Dangers of Gerrymandering and Why We Need a Constitutional Amendment to Stop It Imagine playing a game where one team gets to change the rules to guarantee they win every time. No matter how well the other team plays, they never really have a fair chance. That’s… Continue reading

Robert Dahl, a distinguished Constitutional Law Professor, identified five essential attributes that a constitution should possess to be effective and just. These attributes are crucial in shaping a framework that not only governs but also safeguards the principles of a democratic society. Here, we explore each attribute in detail. Maintains Democracy A constitution that maintains… Continue reading