Social Studies

Aleah

12 September, 17:16

Who chose electors prior to 1820, and why did the process change?

State lawmakers chose electors, but the process changed because people wanted more of a say in the selection.

Federal lawmakers chose electors, but the process changed because state lawmakers wanted more of a say in the selection.

White men who owned land chose electors, but the process changed because those who did not own land wanted a say in the selection.

All white male citizens chose electors, but the process changed because state lawmakers wanted more control over the selection.