The creation of the Electoral College during the Constitutional Convention addressed the principles of popular sovereignty and federalism.
Popular Sovereignty: Popular sovereignty refers to the idea that the power of the government is derived from the consent of the governed. The Electoral College was established as a mechanism to indirectly represent the will of the people in electing the President of the United States. The electors in the Electoral College are chosen by the people through state-level elections, allowing citizens to have a voice in the selection of the President.
Federalism: Federalism is the principle of dividing power between the central government and the individual states. The Electoral College incorporates elements of federalism by giving states a role in the election process. Each state is allocated a number of electors based on its representation in Congress, which is determined by its population. This ensures that both the national and state interests are considered in the presidential election.
While the other principles you mentioned, such as rule of law, social contract, natural rights, and national sovereignty, are important in the context of the overall structure and philosophy of the United States Constitution, they are not directly addressed by the creation of the Electoral College during the Constitutional Convention.