Betsey has been elected by the voters of her state to serve as an elector. In the upcoming election, she feels this responsibility is more important than ever, as most people are too swayed by political advertising or interest group affiliations. Betsy realizes the modern purpose of the electoral college is to ... a. Require the electors to be chosen by state legislatures b. Make the presidency completely independent of Congress c. Ensure the president is elected by prominent citizens d. Allow national groups to control the presidency

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Camilla Whitaker

24 March, 08:45

Betsey has been elected by the voters of her state to serve as an elector. In the upcoming election, she feels this responsibility is more important than ever, as most people are too swayed by political advertising or interest group affiliations. Betsy realizes the modern purpose of the electoral college is to ... a. Require the electors to be chosen by state legislatures b. Make the presidency completely independent of Congress c. Ensure the president is elected by prominent citizens d. Allow national groups to control the presidency

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Marlene Ho · Answer 1

The answer is: letter a. Require the electors to be chosen by state legislature.

Explanation:

"Electoral College" consists of electors who have been chosen under the United States Constitution. Every state has the right to have some electors who cast votes during the election of the president and the vice-president. They are selected by "state legislatures," which means their selection will depend on the "State laws." They are also selected according to some processes (particularly, two processes). The total number of electors is 538.

Under the Constitution, a person, who currently holds an office of trust or an office of profit, will not be chosen as an electorate. Every State will need to provide the elector's certification in order to qualify.