The Electoral College insulates the election of the President from the people by having the people elect not the person of the President, but the person of an Elector who is pledged to vote for a specific person for President.
Conditions that cause swollen feet and ankles include pregnancy, a foot or ankle injury, lymphedema and infections, explains WebMD. Other possible causes include heart, liver or kidney disease; a blood clot; or venous insufficiency.
The causes of swollen feet and ankles are numerous; the following is a list of most of the major causes with some examples. 1  Dependent swelling (or edema): swelling due to standing or walking (usually over some time period that varies from person to person).