Question

Th electoral college determines the president and vice president. each state is given two votes in the college, as well as extra seats based on the state’s population. what is the purpose of the distribution of seats?

a. to ensure that the best candidate is elected president
b. to ensure that the president is supported by most citizens
c. to ensure the president represents small and large states proportionally
d. to ensure that the president is chosen by congress and not popular vote

Answer 1

The Electoral College's distribution of seats aims to proportionally represent small and large states by combining two equal votes with additional votes based on the state's population.

Step-by-step explanation:

The purpose of the distribution of seats in the Electoral College, where each state is given a number of votes based on two seats plus additional seats tied to the state’s population, is to ensure that the president represents both small and large states in a manner that is proportional to their populations. Specifically, the correct answer to the student's question is c.

The Electoral College seeks to balance representation by giving every state, regardless of size, two votes (equal to the number of senators), and additional votes based on the number of its House representatives, which is determined by the state’s population. This system combines elements of equal representation for states and population-based representation.