The U.S. Electoral College

Today’s FamSite looks at an institution that has been around since the beginning of our country, has performed its job well, and until the past week was virtually unknown. But as events have transpired over the past week has shown, a closer look at it may be in order.

The institution is the Electoral College, and this site is the official government site that explains the purpose, mission, and history of this institution. In short, it is the official part of our government that elects the President of the United States. It was created by the founders of our country for a variety of reasons, among to ensure that all states are equally represented when we choose a President, and no state or states can over shadow others. Needless to say, this site explains all the little details about this agency, how it meets, how it functions, and what happens if it can’t choose a leader. It is a most interesting site, and one that is educational as well as fun to visit.

Spending some time with this site is one way we can learn more about the way our government functions, and how it really does work well. Enjoy your visit here today, and pass it on to a friend.

http://www.nara.gov/fedreg/elctcoll/index.html#top