A way to circumvent the Constitution?
Abolishing the Electoral College would require an amendment to the Constitution. Constitutional Amendments are extremely rare and very difficulty to ratify. Instead of abolishing the Electoral College, the National Popular Vote has come up with a new way to circumvent the Constitution. Check out their website and answer the questions that follow.
Questions for Completion.
1. What is the National Popular Vote plan to circumvent the Electoral College?
2. In your opinion, is this proposal Constitutional? Why or why not?
3. What is the status of the National Popular Vote proposal in your state?