Use the claim to answer the question. Claim: The Electoral College guarantees that the selection of the president involves all parts of the United States. Which counterclaim refutes this claim? (1 point) Responses The Electoral College was intended to protect minority rights over majority rule. The Electoral College was intended to protect minority rights over majority rule. The Electoral College allows a handful of swing states to decide the outcome of the presidential election. The Electoral College allows a handful of swing states to decide the outcome of the presidential election. The Electoral College was created to protect the institution of slavery and slaveholders. The Electoral College was created to protect the institution of slavery and slaveholders. The Electoral College fails to uphold democratic principles by denying the will of the people.

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The counterclaim that refutes the claim "The Electoral College guarantees that the selection of the president involves all parts of the United States" is: The Electoral College allows a handful of swing states to decide the outcome of the presidential election. This response highlights that not all parts of the country have equal influence in the presidential selection process, as the focus on swing states can diminish the representation of other states.