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What was the purpose of the electoral college in the past and present
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What was the purpose of the electoral college in the past and present

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Established in the U.S. Constitution, its purpose is to spread the power to elect the president across all 50 states. It was designed to ensure that the more populous states didn't overpower the smaller states when choosing the nation's leader.
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