The presidential election outcome seems to be at least partially in dispute. Six scholars provide a history of contested elections in the US and explain what happens when the results are challenged.
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Sejak awal-awal demokrasi, para pemikir telah memperingatkan bahwa kekuasaan oleh rakyat dapat berakhir buruk.
From the earliest days of democracy, thinkers have warned that letting the people rule could work out badly.
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Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management and Safety, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Distinguished Professor, Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, & Interim Head, Department of Sustainability, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Dean of the College of Science, Professor of Biochemistry, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Assistant Professor of Sociology, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Chair, Department of Science, Technology, and Society, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Research scientist, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Distinguished Professor of Medical Illustration, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Master's Degree Student in Science, Technology, and Public Policy, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Associate Professor of Science, Technology and Society, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Associate Professor of Philosophy, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Professor of Astronomy and Physics, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Professor of Marketing, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Associate Professor of Political Science, Rochester Institute of Technology
