 |
|
The Electoral College: Should the United States Eliminate Its "Antidemocratic Relic"? A group of former members of Congress have launched a "Campaign for the National Popular Vote" to reform the Electoral College by changing election laws in individual states, rather than amending the U.S. Constitution. In this UCSB Town Forum, Professor of Political Science and U.S. presidency scholar John Woolley will weigh the various arguments about the Electoral College that have been offerred by scholars and politicians. His topics will include: How does the Electoral College distort our democracy? What can we do about it? Are there other "antidemocratic relics" that all deserve attention? The UCSB Town Forum is a presentation of the UCSB Affiliates and is designed to bring together business and other interested persons in meaningful discussion with members of the UCSB faculty on matters of current interest to the community. Date: Thursday, May 11, 2006 Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 21 East Constance Avenue, Santa Barbara Fee: $8 for UCSB Affiliates or Chancellor's Council members $10 for the general public |