12h 36min, sep 30, 1787 y - Electing a President
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The delegates were worried about the President becoming too powerful and like a king. They did not trust the common person to vote wisely. Instead of voters choosing a President directly, they would use the electoral college instead.
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12h 36min, sep 30, 1787 y
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~ 236 years ago