First Presidential Election
The first presidential election revealed significant flaws in the Electoral College system, particularly after the contentious election of 1800. With only 28,009 votes cast, less than 1% of the population participated, highlighting the limited engagement of citizens. Notably, New York did not submit any electors, raising questions about representation and the selection process across different states.In this clip
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The Election of 1788
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