Apentix/AP US History/Unit 3: Period 3 (1754-1800)/Question
AP US Historyhardmcq1 pt

The Constitution's electoral college was a compromise between

A.popular election and congressional selection of the president
B.large and small states' House seats
C.slave and free states' Senate seats
D.judicial and executive salaries

Explanation

Core Concept

Distrusting both pure democracy and legislative control, the Convention created electors — an indirect method balancing states and people.

Correct Answer

Apopular election and congressional selection of the president

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