Which Is True of the Electoral College

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which is true of the electoral college?

• A) It was created through an amendment to the Constitution in response to the disputed election of 1796.
• B) Members were originally to be chosen by popular election in presidential election years.
• C) From the start, it was attacked by charges of bribery and corruption.
• D) It prevented ordinary voters from choosing the president and vice president directly.
• E) It tasked electors with casting one vote for president and another for vice president.

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Definitions:

Dependent Variables

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Blind Observers

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Demand Characteristics

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Hypothesis

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