The Electoral College and the popular vote

"What is the Electoral College, and do the American people really need it? Should the popular vote determine the winnerin any given presidential election? This anthology examines the origin and purpose of the Electoral College and offers balanced arguments for and against its use in the general election process. Readers will see how the Electoral Collegeand popular vote can function harmoniously together, as wellas examples supporting the viewpoint that the system has broken down and doesn't reflect the popular will"--OCLC.