Question

How has the electoral college changed from the original intent of the framers? a the number of electors has decreased dramatically. b affirmative action programs have made the student body much more diverse, although standards have also be lowered. c today, the electors vote for whom they personally feel would make the best president. d the president must now be elected by two-thirds vote of the electoral college rather than a simple majority. e almost all electors now vote for the presidential candidate who wins the most popular votes in their state?

Answer 1

Answer is E

The founding fathers created the Electoral College because they were afraid that a tyrant could possibly manipulate public opinion and come to power, but today, the Electoral College has changed from the original intent of the framers in that virtually all electors now vote for the presidential candidate who wins the most popular votes in their state.