Since the national popular vote was first recorded in 1824

· Since the national popular vote was first recorded in 1824, there have been four presidential elections where the winner of the Electoral College lost the popular vote: Donald Trump (R) in 2016, George W. Bush (R) in 2000, Benjamin Harrison (R) in 1888, and Rutherford B. Hayes (R) in 1876.  Briefly outline the function of the Electoral College and explain why the Founders felt it necessary in the first place.    What are the arguments for using the popular vote instead of the Electoral College?  According to recent public opinion polls, do Americans favor keeping or abolishing the Electoral College (identify which groups support which position)?  What are some of the current proposals for reforming the Electoral College? Do you think the Electoral College should be maintained in its current form, reformed in some way, or replaced by the national popular vote? [Hint:  Pew Research  is a good source for public opinion data.] 

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· Find three polls on the same issue (for example, the death penalty, marijuana legalization, same-sex marriage, or any other policy topic) from three different time periods (such as the 1990s, the 2000s, and the 2010s). The polls  MUST be about policy issues (not about a politician, candidate, or election campaign). Compare the polls by type (internet, phone), sample size, and the wording of the questions. Have the attitudes reflected in the polls concerning that issue changed or stayed relatively the same? If the polls show that attitudes have changed, what are some of the reasons for that change? [Hint:  Pew Research  and  Gallup  are good sources for public opinion data on policy issues.]

4 pages each (1000 words) no plagiarism