What aspect of presidential election did Andrew Jackson try but fail to achieve?

A. the equalization of Electoral College votes, eliminating population as a factor
B. elimination of candidate selection by primary
C. elimination of the unit rule
D. an increase in the number of presidential candidates per party
E. elimination of the Electoral College


Answer: E

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