Why do you think the founders created the Electoral College as an election method?%0D%0A%0D%0A %0D%0AGive at least one specific reason and how the Electoral College addresses that concern.%0D%0A%0D%0A %0D%0A(A good answer will be clear, concise, and based on information learned in our lessons)%0D%0A%0D%0A(4 points)
The founders created the Electoral College as an election method primarily to address the concern of balancing power between large and small states. One specific reason for this was to prevent the domination of presidential elections by highly populated regions, such as cities or urban areas.
The Electoral College achieves this by providing each state with a certain number of electors based on their representation in Congress, which includes both Senators and Representatives. This ensures that even smaller states have a voice in the election process. The number of electors is determined by adding the number of Representatives each state has (based on population) to their two Senators.
By employing this system, the Electoral College gives smaller states a greater influence relative to their population size. This allows for a more balanced representation and prevents larger states from overwhelming smaller ones in presidential elections.