Question

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the creation of the electoral college ?

1 To better represent the ideas and wants of the people
2 to protect smaller states or less populated states
3 to have a more indirect democracy because people were uninformed on politics​

Answer 1

1. To better represent the ideas and wants of the people

Step-by-step explanation:

The electoral college does not in fact serve this purpose, presidents have been elected even when they held less of the popular vote, for example Donald Trump. Many say it goes against the principles of democracy, that being "to represent the ideas and wants of the people"