Multiple Choice. What is the purpose of the Electoral College in the election of the President?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

To provide an additional layer of protection against tyranny
To provide an additional layer of protection against tyranny

To ensure equal representation of states in the election process
To ensure equal representation of states in the election process

To serve as an advisory body to Congress
To serve as an advisory body to Congress

To directly elect the President by popular vote

Answer 1

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 process of electing the President.