The Electoral College - Checks, Balances, and Ballots

Many people don’t understand the Electoral College. Dive into the history of why it was created, how it relates to the Great Compromise that resulted in our bicameral system, and the role it plays in our elections.
How does it safeguard minority voices?
Is it outdated? Or still an integral check and balance as part of the U.S. system of government?
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0:00 - What is the Electoral College?
“Unfortunately, I don’t know…”
3:09 - The Electors
“The electors are nominated…”
5:39 - A Democracy or a Republic?
“We live in a democracy…”
8:04 - A Decentralized Election
“With the Electoral College….”
9:39 - Everyone Gets a Voice
“Do I believe that….”
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[@nattymo7835]

States have rights too. That's the long and the short of it. Senators used to be appointed by the governor of each state. It was a mistake to change it to senators being elected by popular vote. Electoral College is essential. Poll watchers are essential. Single-day voting is essential. Citizen-only voting is essential. Voter ID is essential. Make election day a federal holiday. Ranked-choice voting and an accompanying thorough explanation of it would go a long way to knocking loose the iron grip of the two-party system.