Many early observers of the presidential selection process ______.

A. expected the Electoral College always to be conclusive as to who was selected president
B. expected the House to make the choice most of the time
C. thought that it undermined any incentive to organize parties
D. believed that the Supreme Court would normally choose the President


Answer: B

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