The Framers of the Constitution called for the President to be elected by

a. Congress.

b. a direct vote of the people.

c. a body of electors.

d. the State legislatures.

A State's presidential electors are chosen by

a. the State legislature.

b. its members in Congress.

c. popular vote.

d. a State convention.

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Payten Howe

8 September, 02:53

The Framers of the Constitution called for the President to be elected by

a. Congress.

b. a direct vote of the people.

c. a body of electors.

d. the State legislatures.

A State's presidential electors are chosen by

a. the State legislature.

b. its members in Congress.

c. popular vote.

d. a State convention.

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Amaya Navarro · Answer 1

The Framers of the Constitution called for the President to be elected by a "body of electors," since they did not trust the judgement of all citizens. And a state's electors are chosen by "a state convention" (although this can vary slightly depending on the state).

The Framers of the Constitution called for the President to be elected bya. Congress.b. a direct vote of the people.c. a body of electors.d. the State legislatures.A State's presidential electors are chosen bya. the State legislature.b. its members in Congress.c. popular vote.d. a State convention.