Question

Use the passage to answer the question. A student is developing a counterclaim to this argument. Which counterclaim is the most fair and effective? (1 point) Responses Since it is an all-or-nothing system for each state’s votes, the Electoral College allows elections to potentially be decided solely by swing states. Since it is an all-or-nothing system for each state’s votes, the Electoral College allows elections to potentially be decided solely by swing states. Everyone knows that each voter should have only one vote, and the Electoral College makes it possible for some people’s votes to count as more or less than one. Everyone knows that each voter should have only one vote, and the Electoral College makes it possible for some people’s votes to count as more or less than one. There have been four presidential elections in our nation’s history where the winner won the Electoral College vote but not the popular vote. There have been four presidential elections in our nation’s history where the winner won the Electoral College vote but not the popular vote. The reason why the Electoral College was established was to make it more difficult for people of color and formerly enslaved people to vote.

Answer 1

The most fair and effective counterclaim to the argument presented in the passage is:

"While the Electoral College does create a situation where votes in swing states carry more weight, it was designed to balance the interests of less populous states with those of more populous ones, ensuring that all regions of the country have a say in the election outcome."

This counterclaim acknowledges the concerns raised about the Electoral College while providing a rationale for its existence, highlighting its intended purpose in promoting national unity and representation across diverse states.