Multiple Choice. What is the purpose of the Electoral College in the election of the President?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

To serve as an advisory body to Congress
To serve as an advisory body to Congress

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
To directly elect the President by popular vote

To ensure equal representation of states in the election process
To ensure equal representation of states in the election process

Answer 1

The correct response is:

To ensure equal representation of states in the election process.

While the Electoral College also serves to provide some checks against tyranny by balancing power among states and it is not a direct popular election, its primary purpose is to ensure that all states have a role in the election of the President.