Reforms

• What are the advantages of direct elections?

  The winning candidate will have the largest percentage of the vote, meaning they obtained the most support amongst all candidates. Would resolve the sue of candidates winning the presidency despite losing the popular vote
• Disadvantage of direct elections

  It is unlikely for a president to win over 50 % of the popular vote. This is because there is no need for an absolute majority causing many candidates to run
• Advantages of the proportional system

  Would more equally distribute Electoral college votes and be fairer to third parties who gain support
• Disadvantages of the proportional system

  candidates are less likely to win an absolute majority of ECVs, as candidates for smaller parties would be able to compete and win votes. This could result in a situation where no candidate wins a majority
• How does the Congressional District System work?

  Awards candidates an ECV for every congressional district won and two votes for each state won
• Which two states are the only ones using the congressional district system in elections?

  Maine and Nebraska
• What are the disadvantages of a congressional district system?

  Using this system would have only caused small changes to previous election results. The congressional district system can also cause less proportionate results, particularly if the winning candidate wins fewer districts by big margins
• In 2016, if the congressional district was used, who would have won?

  Donald Trump
• In 2000, who would’ve won under the congressional district system?

  George Bush
• Which president would have lost the election in a congressional district system?

  Barack Obama in 2012 despite winning more votes