Question

Part ADirections: Read the text.The U.S. presidency is not won by a direct popular vote. Instead, the American president is elected through a system called the Electoral College.Each political party in a state appoints a slate of electors who are pledged to vote for the party's candidate. When Americans vote, they are actually voting for electors, who later will formally elect the president.The number of electors from each state is the same as the number of U.S. senators and representatives the state has. While all states have two senators, the number of representatives varies by population. Thus, more populous states will have more Electoral College votes than states with lower populations.Most states dedicate all their electoral votes to the candidate who won the popular vote in that state. For a presidential candidate to win, he or she must get at least 270 Electoral College votes nationwide.Which author's purpose is suggested by the text? (1 point)Responsesto introduce readers to the Electoral Collegeto introduce readers to the Electoral Collegeto explain the process of appointing electorsto explain the process of appointing electorsto persuade readers that the Electoral College system is fairto persuade readers that the Electoral College system is fair

Answer 1

The author's purpose suggested by the text is to introduce readers to the Electoral College. The text provides an overview of how the Electoral College operates and the process involved in electing the U.S. president, without delving into persuasion about its fairness or detailing the appointing process specifically.