Name: The Electoral College
Duration: 230
Description: Host David Eisenbach explains the history and purpose of the Electoral College and why it is so important to America's democratic process.

Host David Eisenbach explains the history and purpose of the Electoral College and why it is so important to America's democratic process.

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Host David Eisenbach explains the history and purpose of the Electoral College and why it is so important to America&#8217;s democratic process.

The Electoral College

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