Why do we have an electoral college?

I've heard a few different reasons for the electoral college. Some say it is to prevent larger states from having too much power over smaller states. Some say it is because the founders didn't feel the people had the intelligence to be trusted with direct popular vote. What is the real reason? Should we still have it?

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