Asked by jimmybob

Which of these statements is true about the Electoral College in the election of the President of the United States?
A The Electoral College was put in place to ensure that the president is selected by a popular vote of all American citizens.
B The Electoral College was put in place to ensure that the president is a member of one of the two major political parties.
C The Electoral College was put in place to ensure that the president meets the education requirements of the office.
D The Electoral College was put in place to ensure that the individual states have a say in the selection of the president.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
D

The Electoral College was established so the states (through appointed electors) have a role in selecting the president, rather than selection being made solely by a direct nationwide popular vote.