James Wilson proposed the use of what political institution?
Guillotine
Electoral College
House of Lords
Senate
Answer
The Electoral College was proposed by James Wilson, a founding father of the United States. He believed that it was necessary to have a body of electors who would represent the people of the states and select the president. The Electoral College was established by the Constitution in 1787 and has been used to elect the president ever since.
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