Times like these remind us of the important role that the Electoral College plays in electing a President. Established by the founding fathers as a compromise between election of the president by Congress and election by popular vote, the Electoral College has played a piv

The U.S. Constitution contains very few provisions relating to the qualifications of electors. Usually a state's certification of electors on its Certificates of Ascertainment is generally sufficient to establish the qualifications of electors. The process for selecting these electors varies throughout the United States. The political parties often nominate electors at their state party conventions or by a vote of the party's central committee in each state. Electors are often selected to recognize their service and dedication to their political party. They may be state-elected officials, party leaders, or persons who have a personal or political affiliation with the Presidential candidate. Then the voters in each state choose the electors on the day of the general election. Essentially, the American people elect the electors of their future president.

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