>>Constitutional Compromises: Electoral College & 3/5 Comp.

What is the primary purpose of the Electoral College in the United States?

• To directly elect the President by popular vote

• To balance the influence of large and small states in presidential elections

• To ensure the President is elected by Congress

• To provide a backup in case of a tie in the popular vote

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which event led to the creation of the Electoral College?

• The American Civil War

• The Constitutional Convention

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain why the framers of the Constitution might have believed the American Revolution went too far in terms of equality and liberty.

• They feared the rise of a monarchy

• They believed too much power was given to the federal government

• They thought the average citizen might disrupt social structures

• They wanted to maintain strong ties with Britain

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Describe one way in which the Electoral College reflects a compromise between different interests at the Constitutional Convention.

• It allows Congress to choose the President

• It gives equal representation to all states regardless of size

• It combines elements of both popular vote and state representation

• It ensures the President is elected by the Supreme Court

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze how the Electoral College might affect the balance of power between large and small states in presidential elections.

• It gives more power to large states by allocating more electors

• It gives more power to small states by ensuring each state has a minimum number of electors

• It has no effect on the balance of power between states

• It favors states with larger populations

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What was one concern the framers had about direct democracy that influenced the creation of the Electoral College?

• The potential for foreign influence in elections

• The lack of communication technology

• The possibility of tyranny by the majority

• The need for a quick election process

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the statement: "The Electoral College ensures that all parts of the country have a say in presidential elections." Provide reasoning for your evaluation.

• True, because it requires candidates to campaign in all states

• False, because it focuses only on swing states

• True, because it balances urban and rural interests

• False, because it gives more power to larger states

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify one argument used by those who believe the American Revolution did not go far enough in terms of equality and liberty.

• The continued existence of slavery

• The establishment of a strong federal government

• The lack of a monarchy

• The presence of a Bill of Rights

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is one potential drawback of the Electoral College system?

• It always results in a tie

• It can lead to a President being elected without winning the popular vote

• It requires a unanimous decision by all electors

• It eliminates the need for a Vice President

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Predict how the abolition of the Electoral College might change presidential campaigns.

• Candidates would focus more on populous urban areas

• Candidates would ignore small states entirely

• Campaigns would become less expensive

• There would be no change in campaign strategies

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking