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Is it time to junk the Electoral College? By formulating such an arcane method of electing the executive, the founding fathers hoped to insulate the presidency from popular emotions while, at the same time, protecting thinly populated states from domination by the great cities. The College works by having the state legislatures pick people to vote for the President. Each state has the number of electors as it has representatives to the congress, both House and Senate. These were to be the most able people of the state…in theory. What quickly evolved was that each party would nominate a slate of electors. The political party that won the state’s popular vote would have their slate of electors get the right to vote for President. A “win” was considered 50% plus one vote This has been the method of electing our Presidents since the founding of the republic. There have been consequences not intended by the founders. They have shaped what kind of party system we have. The structure of elections has determined the ways campaigns are run. They have even affected the way in which our government is organized. The “winner-take-all” system also shapes the campaign. Since only one vote more than the competing party is required, there is no reason to give campaign resources to states where a particular candidate is well ahead or too far behind to compete. The battlegrounds are those states that could go either way. In a tight campaign the votes of small states become critical in putting together an electoral majority. Because a state’s entire electoral vote is determined by which party gets one vote more than the next, there is no advantage in voting for a party that will come short of that goal. Ten percent means no vote at all. It makes sense then that we have two parties because that’s the surest way to win the privilege of casting the electoral vote. While third parties might have influence at the state level, it is almost impossible to have an effect at the Presidential level. A popular-vote election means Presidential candidates no longer visiting small, closely contested states. It reduces their influence. The electoral wars will be waged only in the large cities. The changes don’t stop there. Remember, we now nominate candidates by state primaries. Electing people by a national popular vote would cause those to merge into a national primary. After all, if states no longer elect the President, why should they nominate the candidate? There’s a whole new national campaign. college map college map A popular election of the President would change that. No longer would a national campaign be necessary. A President, political scientists tell us, could be elected in the six largest TV. markets. Campaigns would be waged in the large cities and their suburbs. Rural areas would be completely ignored. That is especially true for Democrats. The parties would spend their resources in those areas where they are already strong. Political professionals know it’s easier to expand the percentage of your vote in places you’re already ahead. That is seen today. Republicans don’t waste their resources in mainly African-American areas. Nor do the Democrats campaign in strong Republican precincts. The process has become longer and more expensive. But, that’s not the end. Would a party want its candidate to be one with only, say, 20% of the vote? Probably not. A national run-off primary will evolve to insure one candidate wins 50%.. Electoral college map with numbers electoral college map with numbers
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Another problem now rears its ugly head…the national election. Recall that the Electoral College and the winner-take-all system forced the parties to campaign state by state. Since only a one-vote majority was required to carry that state, third parties found it impossible to exist. They could never have an influence. Not so with a popular vote election. Here a small party getting fifteen or twenty percent could have a large impact on who is elected. In fact, the vote could be spread among several small political parties. Would the nation be content with the President being elected with, say, 30% of the popular vote? Maybe not. There is a way around the problem. The old One-Party-Democratic-South solved it. It’s called the run-off election. Now there are four possible national campaigns: the first national primary, the run-off national primary, the national election, and the run-off national election. Another effect is one that strikes at the government itself. It’s likely that a multi-party system would evolve with elected officials from many different small ideological groups. How would the government work? Our national government is organized around two parties. Could it accommodate coalitions? There is no way to tell. All of the governments that have multi-party systems are Cabinet governments. There are built in mechanisms for bringing down the government and holding new elections when the governing coalition loses public support. Our constitution has no provision for such a circumstance. It’s possible the popular election of the President would force the U. S. to completely change its government from a Presidential to a Cabinet form. Some people argue that would be a good thing. It would, they say, make the government more responsive. They’re right. But, it would also make it unstable. Our constitution creates government that is slow to respond because the framers wanted ideas to have time for thorough review and debate before they were made into national policy.

As a former college sports coach i was often amazed at how little research some student-athletes did when it came to selecting their school. College can be some of the best years of your life and if you get it wrong they can also provide you with some bad experiences.

I know that most athletes are controlled by the “money factor” when it comes to choosing schools but you should still understand the various types of schools on offer and which one is best for you.

If you are thinking about playing a sport in college then you will need to complete some thorough research into the various types of colleges available to you. Below you will find some of your options.

The normal term for obtaining a bachelor’s degree at a U.S. college or university is four years in length. Some students can finish in less than four years and some may take longer. Some students want to fast track their degrees by taking summer school classes.  Read more...

If one desires to become a Registered Massage Therapist in Ontario, Canada, one must complete twenty hundred hours of coursework in an educational setting. However, unlike the United States, Canadian provinces allow massage therapists to work across various provinces as long as one completes a secondary online training course in relation to such provincial requirements. Therefore, one may want to attend schooling in the area in which one lives and works, followed by additional training in other provinces as required.

Also, one of the newer organizations which identifies as the National Massage Therapy Alliance has replaced an older alliance. In addition, as each alliance requires their therapists to complete coursework through one of the affiliated programs in the area, with the right training and additional testing one can provide such services in all Canadian provinces. In order to become registered and do so, one must be a successful graduate from an accredited massage school which is recognized by the Canadian province in which one intends to provide such services.  Read more...

Every parent wants to give their children the best education. When choosing a private school, parents should consider the benefits of sending their children to a private day school.

In recent years, more parents are choosing to send their children to a private day school instead of a public school. Today, due to increasing demands, there are more private schools available for parents to provide their children with a better education. When searching for a day school, it is essential that parents research a number of different schools to ensure they select a school that best meets their child’s needs.

Assessing Private Day School Educational Programs

It is important that a child receive the highest quality education. When searching for a quality day school, it is essential that parents find out the quality of education programs offered at the school. For instance, parents should check to see if the equipment, computer programs, science labs, text books, and other learning tools are up-to date. Other than the basic courses, they should find out if there are other programs such as music, art, and theater. As well, because many parents want to stay involved in their children’s education, it is important to find out if the school keeps parents informed about their child’s progress on a regular basis. Also, they should find out the teacher/student ratio to make sure students receive personal attention. It is essential to learn about the background and the qualifications of the teachers as well as their policies on grading students.  Read more...

Doing your best on the ASVAB test ensures you more opportunities in the armed forces. The military uses the test to figure out what your best career fit will be. Getting the most out of ASVAB practice questions will translate into excelling at the test itself.

The military uses the Arts and Shop, General Science, Mechanical comprehension and Electronics Information sections to decide what jobs might correspond to your abilities. The other sections, which include Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension and Word Knowledge, calculate your AFQT score. Each branch of the military uses this test to select qualified applicants.

Your current school is a good place to start, since counselors know you and the ASVAB test. They can help you locate areas that you need to improve on. Most offices also have additional preparation resources for the test.

Even if you are doing it on your own, additional materials are available. Many Internet sites, including the branches of the armed forces’ sites, offer online evaluations or exercises. Some require subscription or payment, but many are free. A quick web search will bring up pages of results.  Read more...

Are you or someone you know a person that is in need of learning to speak English? Maybe you know a foreign student that is going to attend school in another country that must learn? Perhaps you just want to improve your own skills or for your child? Whatever the case is, there are ways to look into so you or others can learn to speak English.

A very simple way that helps you learn how to speak English is by viewing TV programs. There are a lot of shows on TV that are in a format to help people learn a language that differs from their own. Generally, watching TV makes you listen to the words and sentences people say which helps in the learning process. Educational programs that are typically for children can also be of help because they focus on language skills. If you have free time, this is a very good option to consider.

You can get some software programs for your computer that help you learn. A lot of companies manufacture discs with lesson plans on them. These plans teach you concepts and keep account of your progress. This is an option that costs more, but for some people it works best for them. With this, you make the decision of when to move on in the lessons so you are at your own pace.  Read more...

What started as a university lecture course has evolved into an affordable do-it-yourself course designed to make everyone “from stay-at-home moms and dads to administrative assistants to MBAs to CEOs” more valuable to their company in the form of The Complete Speed Reading Program.

The Complete Speed Reading Program, Family Edition, has four books (available both as a PDF download and “if desired” in print):

Speed Read in Only One Hour teaches the basic techniques and has multiple reinforcement exercises. If You Can Read This, You Can Read Faster is specifically designed for children. It is written at a third-grade reading level to help give young brains the best chance to re-learn how to read. It also teaches the basic techniques of the program. Be Dynamic Through Speed Reading is essential for anyone looking to go to college or go back to school. Focusing on concentration, note taking, and recall, this book will help students wade through the millions of words that need to be read each semester and give them time to not only finish their studies, but also to have a social life.  Read more...

The high school student who has proven their athletic abilities is likely thinking about applying for athletic scholarships. Winning one these scholarships may be the only way they can get an education. This is why they want to be certain they know the ins and outs of athletic scholarships.

First of all, students who apply for athletic scholarships must have some talent in sports. While some students who are exceptional in one particular sport think they have an advantage, the truth is, coaches often prefer those players who are well-rounded and can show some strengths in many different sports.

A student must also realize that no matter how much of a superstar they are in sports, to obtain the scholarships, they are going to have to prove their educational abilities, as well. Any high school student that wants to play a sport for their favorite college must be certain their grades are going to meet the requirements.

Most coaches will not offer scholarship before they see that the student is out to win. The last thing they want on their team is someone who is going to give up when the going gets tough. They want their team to consist of students who never quit and ones that will always do their best.  Read more...

A distance education is becoming more popular each and every year. More people continue to go back to finish a degree program that they started, and more people also continue to start programs from the beginning. These days, many of the best universities around the world offer an online degree program. This means that you have plenty of options to turn to when you’re ready to continue your education. Learn what you should look for from a high quality program and you’ll be able to make a smart choice.

The first and most important thing that you have to pay attention to is whether or not the online school you are considering is fully accredited. Today, the majority of online degree options are indeed fully accredited just as with traditional on campus programs. However there are certainly some stragglers out there who are not accredited. These degrees ultimately will provide little real value to you and should be avoided.  Read more...

In a recession, it is always more difficult to make money spread farther, and make ends meet. The demands of daily life pile up, and there seems to be no end to it. There are millions of single women, many single moms, who would like nothing more than to better them, and get a better career.

Among the many grants President Obama is awarding to the people of this recession economy, is a $10,000 sum to single mothers who want to go back to school from private companies. All single mothers over the age of eighteen are eligible and should apply. This money never has to be given back, and if school is out of the question, it can be spent on any number of other things. Anything you want, really.

This is a way to a better job, because a lot of employers are offering to hire mothers right out of graduation, into good jobs with great futures. Many other grants are available for women too, and the internet has all of the information available free of charge. All single mothers who need a boost to their living expenses should look this information up because it can indeed help you pay for school.  Read more...