Question

Why were some delegates against the idea of allowing the general public to vote for president?

Answer 1

Answer:

Option D. Most citizens would not have access to information to help them make an informed decision.

Explanation:

The popular vote does not elect the president. That power falls on an electoral college of 538 electors that come from the 50 states that deposit the votes on the candidate who won in his state. The president is elected by more than 270 electoral votes. All of this because most citizens would not have access to information to help them make an informed decision.

Answer 2

Why were some delegates against the idea of allowing the general public to vote for president?

A) They were concerned that the Southern states would have too much power.

B) The delegates did not want everyone to have equal rights.

C) If the public voted, it would take too long to collect and count the votes.

D) Most citizens would not have access to information to help them make an imformed decision.


D) Most citizens would not have access to information to help them make an imformed decision.