One specific reason the founders created the Electoral College as an election method was to prevent a "tyranny of the majority" where populous states could potentially dominate smaller states in presidential elections. The Electoral College addresses this concern by giving each state a certain number of electoral votes based on their representation in Congress, which ensures that smaller states have a proportional voice in the election process. This system balances the interests of both large and small states and prevents any one state from having too much influence.
