Question

Multiple Choice. What is the purpose of the Electoral College in the election of the President? (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 purpose of the Electoral College in the election of the President is **to ensure equal representation of states in the election process**.