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What role did the electoral college play in George Washington's election to the presidency?
• It represented the people's vote and unanimously selected the new president.
• It convinced the public that voting was necessary for a democracy to work properly.
It supported the idea that women should teach their children to be good citizens.
It educated the voters to make sure they made informed decisions on the candidates.
• It represented the people's vote and unanimously selected the new president.
• It convinced the public that voting was necessary for a democracy to work properly.
It supported the idea that women should teach their children to be good citizens.
It educated the voters to make sure they made informed decisions on the candidates.
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The correct statement regarding the role of the Electoral College in George Washington's election to the presidency is:
• It represented the people's vote and unanimously selected the new president.
In the election of 1788-1789, George Washington was elected as the first president of the United States through the Electoral College, receiving all 69 electoral votes. This process reflected the will of the state electors, who were chosen based on the popular vote in their respective states, leading to Washington's unanimous selection.
• It represented the people's vote and unanimously selected the new president.
In the election of 1788-1789, George Washington was elected as the first president of the United States through the Electoral College, receiving all 69 electoral votes. This process reflected the will of the state electors, who were chosen based on the popular vote in their respective states, leading to Washington's unanimous selection.