How does the Electoral College system protect the input and power of America’s smaller states?

Answer:

The majority of America’s population is concentrated in certain states and cities. Other states have smaller populations and communities. The electoral system used in presidential elections is designed to provide a level of input for every state, including the smaller states. While a popular vote system would ensure that a candidate would win by receiving the most votes, this could be a disadvantage to smaller states. By winning a large victory in the states with the biggest populations (states like California, Texas, and Florida), a candidate could win even if he or she lost in each smaller state.