The Electoral College versus the Popular VoteThe United States is a privileged country with freedoms and opportunities that many countries strive to achieve. People come to the United States hoping to gain these rights and have a better life; they strive to achieve “the American dream.” Citizens have the opportunity to vote, express their opinion and live according to their desires, without prejudice. However, the same government that promises hope has flaws that frustrate the American people; The Electoral College is a topic of debate. Many believe this system is a safe way to regulate who runs the country, while others believe matters should be left to a popular vote. Established in 1787, the Electoral College was created as an official body within American politics that elected the president and vice president. . The decision of who will win is based on the vote totals in each state, and "the Founding Fathers established it in the Constitution as follows: By dismembering the Electoral College and replacing it with the popular vote, some Americans believe that this would eliminate any further issues about who is. placed in power, while others want a system to do the dirty work and select their future leader. But by eliminating the very system created to maintain peace between the states, the Electoral College has actually caused unrest and confusion among the population regarding American politics; many people have a feeling of exclusion and a lack of interest in politics due to the mentality that someone else is in charge and their voice doesn't matter. By allowing the American people to choose who will take care of their future and eliminating middle-of-the-road ideals from the Electoral College, the government can give back to its people in ways they may not have previously considered. They give people the opportunity to express themselves, to choose and to express themselves personally.