A Major Assumption That the Founders Had Concerning the Electoral

question 20

Multiple Choice

A major assumption that the founders had concerning the Electoral College was that electors would ______.

• A) be political party leaders
• B) further the democratic goal of popular government
• C) be chosen by the state legislatures
• D) be leading citizens who could be trusted to exercise good judgment
• E) represent the average citizen when picking a president

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