Question
Multiple Choice. What is the purpose of the Electoral College in the election of the President?(1 point)
Responses
To serve as an advisory body to Congress
To serve as an advisory body to Congress
To ensure equal representation of states in the election process
To ensure equal representation of states in the election process
To provide an additional layer of protection against tyranny
To provide an additional layer of protection against tyranny
To directly elect the President by popular vote
Responses
To serve as an advisory body to Congress
To serve as an advisory body to Congress
To ensure equal representation of states in the election process
To ensure equal representation of states in the election process
To provide an additional layer of protection against tyranny
To provide an additional layer of protection against tyranny
To directly elect the President by popular vote
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The purpose of the Electoral College in the election of the President is:
**To ensure equal representation of states in the election process.**
While it does provide a layer of protection against tyranny and is not a direct popular vote, its primary function is to balance the influence of populous states with less populous ones in presidential elections.
**To ensure equal representation of states in the election process.**
While it does provide a layer of protection against tyranny and is not a direct popular vote, its primary function is to balance the influence of populous states with less populous ones in presidential elections.