With a presidential election year upon us, the United States' national electoral process will once again take its place at the center of American politics. 200 years after the creation of the Electoral College, it still serves its purpose, but growing social and political awareness in America has made it necessary to consider reform of this process. The question that all citizens who participate in next year's vote should be asking themselves is: Does the Electoral College truly represent the wishes of the people? However, reforming the practice of choosing the U.S. president would have constitutional implications and our country's political philosophy would be subject to much discussion. By analyzing the Creator's intent behind the creation of the electorate, as well as the aspects of this institution that spark debate, a common-sense alternative can be created, as opposed to absolute abolition. America prides itself on being the world's first democracy, but continuing to use the Electoral College as it is today creates a misrepresentation of the will of the people in the election of what is perhaps the most important office in the world, the American president. The framers of our Constitution faced many ethical and philosophical questions as they built the foundation of our nation on the ashes of the revolution. America had gained independence from the British monarchy, and the founders were determined to create a free republic. Following the first failed attempt at government under the Articles of Confederation, state delegates sought to develop an entirely new document. The basic principles of republicanism, federalism, separation of powers and checks and balances...... middle of paper ...... firm to resist the creation of a monarchy or democracy directly during the construction of our nation. By choosing the model of a republic, they placed the power of the nation in the hands of the people and their elected officials. This Republican philosophy is found at every level of our government, including our electoral college. Abolishing this system would amount to giving too much power to the people. However, maintaining this system as it is does not represent the true national will. You have to find a balance. By adopting the district system, I believe the intent behind the Electoral College will still be preserved, while the will of the people will be better served. The process should be reformed not only to increase the weight of every American vote, but also to ensure that we continue to evolve as a nation and embody the democratic values ​​we stand for today.