What if Something is Wrong: Where and How to Report

You have witnessed or have knowledge of an action or statement that might be against the rules or the law. What do you do? Who do you inform? If you follow the steps below, you will be able to deal with the situation and make sure justice is served: Step 1: Figure out what rule or law you think was violated There are two different … Continue reading What if Something is Wrong: Where and How to Report

Virtual Congress: A Beginner’s Guide

When one first joins Virtual Congress (VC), it can seem quite overwhelming. What do you have to do? How do the roles and positions work? What is going on? These and many more questions will be answered in this Guide! The Start: Welcome to Congress! Upon joining Virtual Congress and picking your name and party affiliation, you are now a member of Congress. Congratulations! In … Continue reading Virtual Congress: A Beginner’s Guide

Why abolishing the Electoral College for a Popular Vote won’t work like you think it will

Substituting the Electoral College with a popular vote would not work because it is inaccurate. This switch would most likely not have the desired effect because the winner, unless by some strange circumstance, would not win the popular vote. The Presidency has been won 5 times without the President-Elect winning the popular vote. First, in 1824, John Quincy Adams won the Presidency but lost the … Continue reading Why abolishing the Electoral College for a Popular Vote won’t work like you think it will