Historical Lenses and History’s Value
It is important to note that historical lenses are crucial in studying history in a more specific manner. Through the lenses, people can often narrow on a particular topic that they are interested in instead of researching countless articles that provide a broad view of their area of focus (Madison, 1788).
My Topic
The topic will focus on changes to the US Constitution regarding the Electoral College, and whether or not they should implemented as time progresses.
Three Historical Lenses
The framework of analysis and argumentation will be primarily based on three major perspectives, which are manifested in lenses, which are political lens, social lens, and economic lens.
Lens 1
The first lens is the political lens, which is the understanding of the power relationship between those who possess the power and those who lack it.
Lens 2
The second lens is the social lens, which addresses the manner in which people interact with each other in society. It also revolves around the idea of right or wrong based on a preconceived basis of governance. Ethnicity, class, and gender are all critical components of the given perspective of analysis.
Lens 3
The third lens is the economic lens, which the understanding of an event based on how society is financially divided. It is centered around the factors that drive an economy, and addresses issues of inflation and deflation.
Historical Narrative
Initially, it should be noted that many people believed that the Adoption of the Electoral College Vote System was a simple process that every person agreed with. However, after analyzing the historical context of the country’s voting system, it becomes evident that many people were involved in ensuring that the EC was used.
Moreover, numerous people had to compromise since the system acted as a balance between popular vote and election by the congress (Edling, 2018). The system was a new approach worldwide though it was late adopted by countries such as Germany, Indian, and Canada (Wallison, 2016).
Conclusions
In conclusion, that has been witnessed with the electoral process; the system should be managed. The US is a democratic society, and in democracy, the winner should take it all. Therefore, maintaining the system considers the outcome of both the state and the federal elections (Ross, 2019).
Our Lives
In the case of out lives, effects of electoral violence in the current society: US elections are currently marred with violence, especially where the polls’ losing side, including supporters, are reluctant to accept the outcome of the elections.
Does History Repeat Itself?
My Opinion
In my opinion, history usually repeats itself. The College Vote system was adopted to curb the election violence that occurred when the losers were not satisfied with the outcome of the elections. There are still people who hold protests across the country against the genuinely elected presents in modern society.
Does History Repeat Itself?
Evidence from the Course
On the basis of the course and its relevant materials, it can be stated that history repeats itself. It is through historical occurrences and events that people get to understand the future. According to the class material and in-class acquired knowledge, election protests were experienced since the conception of the US constitution, and it still occurs in this 21st century. Therefore, through this, one can conclude that history repeats itself.
Are Citizens Obligated to Know History?
I believe that all citizens are obligated to know the history. It is only through history they can link the past and the current events. Additionally, history helps predict the future, which can help provide mitigation measures for risks associated.
References
Edling, M. M. (2018). The creation of the Constitution. American Historical Association.
Madison, J. (1788). The Federalist Papers. Federalist No. 45. The United States. Electoral Commission. Web.
Ross, T. (2019). Why we need the Electoral College. Gateway Editions.
Wallison, P. J. (2016). Why we need the electoral college. Real Clear Politics. Web.