Question

What’s the purpose of the electoral college in the election of the president a. Provide an additional layer of protection against tyranny b. Serve as an advisory body to Congress c. Ensure equal
Representation of states in the election process d. Directly elect the president by popular vote

Answer 1

The purpose of the Electoral College in the election of the president is primarily:

**c. Ensure equal representation of states in the election process.**

The Electoral College was established in the U.S. Constitution to balance the influence of populous states with less populous ones in the presidential election process. Each state is allotted a number of electors based on its representation in Congress (the sum of its Senators and Representatives), which helps to ensure that smaller states still have a significant voice in the selection of the president.