which counterclaim refutes this claim?

Question

(1 point)
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 fails to uphold democratic principles by denying the will of the people.
The Electoral College was created to protect the institution of slavery and slaveholders.

Answer 1

The counterclaim that refutes the claim "The Electoral College was intended to protect minority rights over majority rule" is:

"The Electoral College allows a handful of swing states to decide the outcome of the presidential election."

This counterclaim argues that instead of protecting minority rights, the Electoral College system can lead to a focus on a few competitive states, potentially undermining the principle of representing all voters equally.