What You Need to Know About the US Presidency

US claims to be a thriving democracy, but it has never been truly democratic, with features shared by authoritarian regimes.

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US two-party system undermines democracy by serving megadonors who finance election campaigns rather than voters' interests and welfare.

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US elections are manipulated by the rich and the "deep state," corrupting the two-party system, endangering American democracy.

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US presidency selection process is undemocratic as electors are loyal to parties, not people, and popular votes don't elect presidents.

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US presidential elections have become corrupt due to unlimited corporate donations. Major reforms are needed, as supported by public opinion.

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The US president is chosen by the Electoral College whose members are selected by the two main political parties.

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US presidential election relies on the Electoral College, as Trump won despite fewer popular votes than Clinton.

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Presidential elections persist to legitimize the process, but rich people finance and choose candidates based on charisma, not qualifications.

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