The Idea Behind the Creation of the Electoral College Was

question 55

Multiple Choice

The idea behind the creation of the Electoral College was

• A)to give Congress the power to choose the president.
• B)that state legislatures should have a greater role in the federal government.
• C)to prevent candidates from campaigning.
• D)that common voters should not directly elect the president.

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