In 1-2 paragraphs for each explain the positives and negatives for that proposal. Once you have finished analyzing them, determine which one you would recommend to revise the Electoral College and explain why in about a paragraph.. Proposal 1: The Direct Vote System -- One candidate must outdistance the others in the vote count and also win by garnering at least 40 to 50% of the total votes. If the winner fails to reach a specific percent threshold, a run-off election will be held between the top two.