The Founders designed the system of electors to select the president because
A) they hoped the people would lobby the electors.
B) they hoped the people would delegate the selection to a group of notable citizens.
C) they believed in direct democracy.
D) they wanted a system for selecting presidents identical to Britain.
E) All of the above are true.

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The Founders believed that the people were not informed or educated enough to choose the president directly, so they designed a system where the people would select a group of electors, who were expected to use their judgment and knowledge to select the president. The electors were intended to be a group of notable citizens who would be able to make an informed decision. This is why the system of electors was created, providing Option B as the correct answer.

The Founders Designed the System of Electors to Select the President