A major assumption that the founders had concerning the Electoral College was that electors would ______.

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The founders assumed that the electors would be leading citizens who could be trusted to exercise good judgment in selecting the President. They did not envision the electors as being political party leaders or representatives of the average citizen. While the electors are chosen by the states, they are not necessarily chosen by the state legislatures, as some states use alternative methods such as popular vote within the state party.

A Major Assumption That the Founders Had Concerning the Electoral