What was agreed upon regarding the election of the President?

The agreement regarding the election of the President established a 4-year term with the use of the Electoral College as a mechanism for electing the President. This system was created during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 to balance the influence of populous states with that of smaller states in the presidential election process.

By employing the Electoral College, the framers of the Constitution aimed to create a system that would mitigate the potential for direct popular vote to lead to tyranny or the election of demagogues, while still allowing for popular input through electors chosen by the voters in each state. This compromise reflects the federal structure of American government, where both state and national interests are considered. Thus, the President serves a term of four years before being eligible for reelection, ensuring stability in leadership while allowing for accountability through periodic elections.