Which best describes the purpose of the Electoral College in the United States?

chooses the winner of an election if the popular vote is disputed

reduces the number of smear campaigns among candidates

publishes the results from each state’s chosen electors

determines the winner of the presidential election

Question

Which best describes the purpose of the Electoral College in the United States?

 chooses the winner of an election if the popular vote is disputed

 reduces the number of smear campaigns among candidates

 publishes the results from each state’s chosen electors

 determines the winner of the presidential election

anonymous · Answer

The last one- determines the winner of the presidential election; because even if the popular vote is disputed, it technically doesn't matter what the popular vote is, it only matters what the people in the electoral college vote