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)
One reason the founders created the Electoral College was to provide a system that balanced the interests of smaller states with those of larger states. The Electoral College achieves this through the allocation of electors based on each state's representation in Congress - with each state receiving a number of electors equal to their total number of Senators and Representatives. This ensures that smaller states are not completely overshadowed by larger states in the election process, as they still have a proportional say in electing the President.
