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

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The correct response is: To ensure equal representation of states in the election process.

The Electoral College was established to balance the influence of populous states with less populous states in the presidential election process.