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*Why was the electoral college system created?

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it was created by the framers of the U.S. Constitution as an alternative to electing the president by popular vote or by Congress.

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In 1804, 12th Amendment to the Constitution made sure that electors designate their votes for president and vice president, but the 12th Amendment leaves in place a tie breaking system established by the Constitution by which the House of Representatives breaks a tie on presidential electoral votes and the Senate breaks a tie on vice presidential electoral votes.

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