The number of each state's electors in the Electoral College is based on the number of senators and representatives in that state. The problem with this system is states with
a. large populations receive a disproportionatly high number of electoral votes.
b. small populations receive a disproportionatly high number of electoral votes.
c. more senators receive a disproportionatly high number of electoral votes.
d. large populations dominate the Electoral College process.
Answer: b. small populations receive a disproportionatly high number of electoral votes.
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