With presidential election year upon us, the United States' national electoral process will once again take its place at the center of the American political scene. 200 years after the creation of the Electoral College, it still serves its intended purpose, but growing social and political awareness in America has caused the need to consider reform in this process. The question every citizen should ask themselves when they vote next year is: does the electoral college truly represent the wishes of the people? Reforming the practice of choosing the American president, however, would have constitutional implications and our country's political philosophy would be the subject of much discussion. By analyzing Framer's intent behind the creation of the electorate, along with the aspects of this institution that spark debate, it is possible to create a common-sense alternative, as opposed to outright abolition. America is proud to be the world's leading democracy, but continuing to use the Electoral College as it exists 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 from the ashes of the revolution. America had established its independence from the British monarchy, and the Founders were determined to create a free republic. In the wake of the first failed attempt to govern under the Articles of Confederation, state delegates sought to construct an entirely new document. The fundamental principles of republicanism, federalism, separation of powers and checks and balances... at the heart of the card... prevent us from creating a monarchy or direct democracy when building our nation. By choosing a republican mold, they placed the nation's power in the hands of both the people and elected officials. This Republican philosophy is visible at every level of our government, including our constituency. Abolishing this system would mean putting too much power in the hands of the people. Maintaining this system as it is, however, does not represent the true national will. A balance needs to be found. With the implementation of the district system, I believe that the intent of the constituency will still be preserved, while the will of the people will be better satisfied. The process should be reformed not only to increase the weight of every American vote, but to ensure that we continue to evolve as a nation and embody the democratic values ​​we uphold today. Works Cited The Challenge of Democracy