Question

Connexus

Why do you think the founders created the Electoral College as an election method?

Give at least one specific reason and how the Electoral College addresses that concern.

(A good answer will be clear, concise, and based on information learned in our lessons)

(4 points)

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

One reason the founders created the Electoral College as an election method was to prevent uninformed or unqualified individuals from directly electing the President. The Electoral College addresses this concern by having electors who are typically more informed about the candidates and their qualifications cast the actual votes for President, acting as a buffer between the general population and the presidency. This system was designed to ensure that the President is chosen by individuals who have a deeper understanding of the candidates and their policies, rather than by potentially uninformed or easily swayed voters.