What was the primary reason for establishing the Electoral College?

Electoral College Concepts and Criticisms

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1.
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To allow Congress to choose the President
To simplify the election process
To balance power between states and prevent unfit candidates
To ensure the candidate with the most votes always wins
2.
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How many electors are there in the Electoral College?
270
100
435
538
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the minimum number of electoral votes needed to win the presidency?
538
250
300
270
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which state has the most electors in the Electoral College?
Texas
New York
California
Florida
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which states do not follow the winner-takes-all system?
Florida and New York
Maine and Nebraska
Ohio and Pennsylvania
California and Texas
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How many times has a candidate won the presidency without winning the popular vote?
Three times
Five times
Once
Seven times
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What happens if no candidate receives a majority of the electoral votes?
The election is decided by the Supreme Court
The election is decided by the House of Representatives
A new election is held
The candidate with the most popular votes wins
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