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Electoral College Overview

December 21, 2020

Chapter One: Introduction

 

Chapter Two: The Constitutional Convention and Compromise

 

Chapter Three: The Election of 1800 and the 12th Amendment

 

Chapter Four: The Role of Electors

 

Chapter Five: The Electoral College and the Court

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