Which term refers to the group named by each state legislature to select the president and vice president?

• A. Electoral College
• B. Moderates
• C. Primary Election
• D. General Election

Answer: (A)

The Electoral College is the group named by each state legislature to select the president and vice president. Each state gets electors equal to its total number of senators and representatives, and voters in that state choose which slate of electors to support. Those electors then meet to cast official ballots for president and vice president, with the candidate receiving a majority of electoral votes typically becoming president. This process is distinct from the general nationwide vote and from primary elections. The option about Moderates refers to a political stance rather than an official body, while Primary Election describes the process by which parties choose nominees.