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Electoral College Assignment

Electoral College Assignment

Q 1. California uses a winner-take-all system to allocate its Electoral College votes. Please discuss the consequences of using this system.

Q 2. Find out what system is used by Maine and Nebraska to allocate their EC votes. Explain it and discuss its consequences.3. Finally, there are been proposals in some states to change to a proportional allocation of EC votes. Discuss that system and its consequences.

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In regards to consequences of a winner take all system such as how it impacts the candidates since they will use their resources including focusing on the different areas where they have a chance, as well as ignoring those areas where they could lose or win. For this reason, it will take two parties because the other minority parties are not likely to get a majority anywhere. For instance, in California this place is more likely to have a blue state since any republican who votes will not be considered as counted;