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Why was the Electoral College established as the method for electing the President of the United States?

A To ensure that all states, regardless of population, have an equal say in the election.
B To give more power to the House of Representatives in presidential elections.
C To balance the power of populous states with the concerns of less populous states and prevent direct democracy.
D To guarantee that the candidate who wins the popular vote always becomes president.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

The Electoral College was a compromise between electing the president by popular vote and electing the president by a vote in Congress. It aims to balance power between states of different sizes.

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