A popular vote for President was considered by the Founders of the Constitution, but they settled on the Electoral College, instead. How is the Electoral College a form of representative democracy?

A) Although the people do not chose the electors, it is still a representative democracy because the electors must vote to reflect the will of the people.
B) Although the people do not chose the electors, it is still a representative democracy because the electors are chosen by state legislators who are elected.
C) Although the people do not chose the electors, it is still a representative democracy because the electors must consider the requirements for the office of the president before they cast their votes.
D) Although the people do not chose the electors, it is still a representative democracy because the electors meet and discuss the characteristics of the candidates and the popular vote results before they cast their official vote.