To assure pride and confidence in the electoral process
In 2000 the American electoral system was tested by a political ordeal unlike any in living memory. Not since 1876-77 has the outcome of a national election remained so unsettled for so long. The past election's recount conundrum shook the nation's faith in the mechanisms that support the democratic process. Led by former Presidents Ford and Carter, the National Commission on Federal Election Reform undertook a study of the American electoral system. The resulting report describes where and what went wrong during the 2000 election, and makes clear and specific recommendations for reform, directed at state government, Congress, news organizations, and others. This volume also includes the full text of the Task Force Reports from the Commission
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""Contents""; ""Letter to the American People""; ""Preface to the Report""; ""Summary of Principal Recommendations""; ""I The Goals of Federal Election Reform""; ""II The Federal Government and the Federal Election System""; ""III A Democratic Process That Maintains an Accurate List of Citizens Who Are Qualified to Vote""; ""IV A Democratic Process That Encourages Every Eligible Voter to Participate Effectively ""; ""V A Democratic Process That Uses Equipment That Reliably Clarifies and Registers the VoterÃŒs Choices "" VI A Democratic Process That Handles Close Elections in a Foreseeable and Fair Way VII A Democratic Process That Reflects Limited but Responsible Federal Participation
Task Force on the Federal Election System
Task Force on Constitutional and Federal Election Law