What is the primary function of the Electoral College in the U.S.?

To select electors who vote for the President

To directly elect the President

To organize presidential debates

Why was the Electoral College created during the formation of the U.S. government?

To balance power between large and small states

To ensure a direct popular vote

To eliminate the need for state legislatures

To simplify the election process

What did the founding figures like James Madison and Alexander Hamilton think about the Constitution?

It was a compromise and might not last

It was too radical for the time

It was only meant for temporary use

It was perfect and needed no changes

What is a modern criticism of the Electoral College?

It does not reflect the popular vote

It is too expensive to maintain

It is too complex to understand

It gives too much power to small states

Who were the two key figures appointed by George Washington to his cabinet?

Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton

John Adams and Benjamin Franklin

Gov Unit 4 Day 3: Electoral College & Structure Of Executive

Gov Unit 4 Day 3: Electoral College & Structure of Executive

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