The biggest criticism of the electoral college is that the system is inherently oligarchic. The system is set up so that the Electorates (those who vote for the president) can be essentially anyone. This is what makes up a Representative Republic and not a Direct Democracy. In our republic, we choose who gets to vote for our president, in other words, you chose a <u>representative</u>. In a direct democracy, you chose for your president <u>directly</u>
"b. They opposed them by <span>charging that they were unconstitutional" is the best option since this group considered the acts to be a serious violation of their rights as citizens, even in times of war.</span>
The principle that a person cannot be held in prison without being charged with a crime is known as <em>habeas corpus</em>. This principle protects an individuals right to trial and due process if they are accused of committing a crime.
