ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the key concepts discussed in the preceding chapters of this book. The book focuses congressional deliberations over proposed electoral amendments illustrates participants appeals to a dualistic concept of representation that suits both opponents and proponents of electoral reform. It argues that democracy and federalism present reasons to reform and reasons to protect the Electoral College. The book explains that while direct election has merits, the presidential electoral system satisfies the principle of representation. It explores the House and Senate floor votes on electoral reform amendments from 1950 to 1979 indicate two reasons why Electoral College reform remains problematic. It emphasizes a point often brought up against Electoral College reform, which is that any election system has some democratic tradeoffs. The book addresses the fear shared by many Americans that faithless electors could determine presidential elections. It indicates that the US system of representation has trouble addressing Electoral College reform.
