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

(1 point)
Responses

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

To directly elect the President by popular vote
To directly elect the President by popular vote

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

1 answer

The purpose of the Electoral College in the election of the President is:

To ensure equal representation of states in the election process.

While the other options may reflect some aspects of the broader context of the election system, the primary function of the Electoral College is to provide representation for each state in the electoral process.