Each state is a nation unto itself. It has its own constitution, voting system, tax system, schools, law enforcement, judicial, and legislative branch.
The states have banded together and created a Federal government to oversee their common interest (defense, trade, basic rights).
The Electoral College is the representatives of the state voting for the president of the Federal government.
In other words, the president is elected by the STATES, not the people - thats the way the system was designed. The system was designed to be able to PREVENT the popular vote from electing a president.
Randy
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