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Pro?s:
Requires a distribution of popular support to be elected president- the winning candidate must demonstrate both a sufficient popular support to govern as well as a sufficient distribution of that support to govern.
Strengthens the status of minority groups- the votes of small minorities within a state may make the difference between winning all of a state?s electoral votes or none of them.
Enhances the political stability of the nation by promoting a two-party system- protects that presidency from impassioned but transitory third party movements and forces the major parties to absorb the interests of minorities.
Maintains the federal system of government and representation.
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