creating congressional districts that ensure representation by specific groups.

having a state's electors be given on a winner take all basis.

having electoral votes be the number of all representatives and senators.

creating congressional districts that exclude the opposition party.

enforcing a strict filibuster in all senate voting.

The "first past the post" system usually marginalizes third parties.

The "first past the post" system frequently leads to ambiguous electoral results.

The "first past the post" system is especially prone to electoral fraud.

The "first past the post" system results in lower voter turnout than other types of voting systems.

The "first past the post" system requires nonpartisanship.

direct democracy

a republic

representative democracy

an oligarchy

a meritocracy

Expansions of democracy

Increased Presidential power

Heightened judicial activism

The Electoral College’s loss of influence