what is the purpose of the electoral college in the election of the president?
to ensure equal representation of state in the election process
to serve as an advisory body to congress
to provide an additional layer of protection against tyranny
to directly elect the president by popular vote
The purpose of the Electoral College in the election of the president is to ensure equal representation of states in the election process. It was created as a compromise between having the president elected by Congress or by a popular vote. Each state is allocated a certain number of electoral votes based on its population, with the total number of electoral votes equal to the total number of senators and representatives a state has in Congress. This system gives smaller states a voice in the election process and prevents large, heavily populated states from dominating the election.
