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Why didn’t the founders choose to select the president through a national popular vote?

October 29, 2024 | by NCC Staff

The National Constitution Center has partnered with Khan Academy to create an educational experience that empowers students to learn at their own pace.

In this video, Derek Muller talks about why the founders did not choose a national popular vote to select the president.

For more on the course, go to: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/constitution-101

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