Although a convoluted concept, as a device, the Electoral College is designed to do which of the following?

a. mix state, congressional, and popular participation in the election process
b. limit the ability of a majority to elect a president
c. give the Senate the final say in presidential elections
d. ensure that the Supreme Court resolves any controversy over presidential elections


a. mix state, congressional, and popular participation in the election process

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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a. federal system b. confederation c. unitary system d. parochial system e. secular system

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a. Reporting a crime b. Interpreting the meaning of words c. Locating the law d. Filling in gaps in the law

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