The purpose of the convention system favored by the Jacksonians in 1824 was
a. to make it easier to elect a president.
b. to discourage frontloading by various states.
c. to make the process more democratic.
d. to ensure that only two political parties would participate.
e. to create the Electoral College as a method of electing presidents.
Answer: C
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