In critiquing the debate about the power of the Electoral College to balance majority rule with minority rights, what is an advantage of the Electoral College?(1 point)

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The Electoral College prevents unfair majority rule by creating changes to the Constitution.
The Electoral College prevents unfair majority rule by creating changes to the Constitution.

The Electoral College prevents unfair majority rule by hearing appellant cases on minority rights.
The Electoral College prevents unfair majority rule by hearing appellant cases on minority rights.

The Electoral College prevents an unfair majority rule by issuing directives to carry out federal law.
The Electoral College prevents an unfair majority rule by issuing directives to carry out federal law.

The Electoral College prevents a national majority in a few states to select the president every four years.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The Electoral College prevents an unfair majority rule by issuing directives to carry out federal law.

This statement reflects that the Electoral College system aims to balance the influence of populous states and smaller states in presidential elections, thereby ensuring that a national majority does not solely dictate the outcome, which can be particularly advantageous for minority rights and interests. However, it's worth noting that the other options provided do not accurately describe the role or advantage of the Electoral College.