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QuizMultiple Choice

Expanding Democracy

Question 1 • (MACS) 2021 NY-US History CR Summer Quarter 1

Who chose electors prior to 1820, and why did the process change?

Answer
A
State lawmakers chose electors, but the process changed because people wanted more of a say in the selection.
B
Federal lawmakers chose electors, but the process changed because state lawmakers wanted more control over the selection.
C
White males who owned land chose electors, but the process changed because those who did not own land wanted a say in the selection.
D
All white male citizens chose electors, but the process changed because state lawmakers wanted more control over the selection.
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