What does the electoral college have to do with the election of the president?

www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2012/fall/electoral-college.html

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Did you know?

Did you know that the Electoral College plays a crucial role in the election of the president? Contrary to popular belief, the president is not directly elected by the people, but rather by this unique system. The Electoral College is a group of individuals, known as electors, who are chosen to represent their respective states. When citizens cast their votes in the general election, they are actually voting for these electors, who will then officially elect the president on their behalf. Each state has a set number of electors based on its representation in Congress, combining the number of senators and representatives it has. While the Electoral College has its critics, it was established by the framers of the U.S. Constitution as a compromise between election by Congress and direct popular vote, intending to balance the interests of both smaller and larger states in the presidential election process.