Research
Be a thought leader and help restore Wilson’s Fountain.
The projects listed below are for college student internships and cover research regarding James Wilson’s free and equal election clause. All positions currently filled.
Writing Assignments and Projects
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Assuming an online competition, create processes to accomplish the following
Reduce a large field to a top four.
Reduce from four to final two.
Select winner from final two.
Examine the applicability of the following voting methods for each round of elimination.
Approval Voting
Ranked Choice Voting
Star Voting
“Pick Two”
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Create a tool to assist in the analysis of gerrymandered and naturally uncompetitive Congressional districts to identify where center-right and center-left candidates have the best opportunity.
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Identify the pros, cons, and lessons learned from the following election reform efforts.
Ranked Choice Voting
Approval Voting
Fusion Voting
Americans Elect
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Define the steps necessary to develop and implement a software product to help citizens choose a representative for Congress.
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Recap the history of political parties and Congressional caucuses. Forecast the impact of free and equal elections on how political parties and Congressional caucuses will operate. Delivered as a podcast.
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With respect to free and equal elections, conduct an analysis of conditions in the the U.S. and compare them to other countries.
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Determine the financial impact of free and equal systems on election spending and lobbying over time.
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James Wilson designed the Electoral College to resolve election of the presidency when no candidate has a clear majority. Why does it not always produce the winner of the popular vote?
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