What Is One Result of Having an Electoral College Decide

question 116

Multiple Choice

What is one result of having an Electoral College decide presidential elections?

• A) The electorate often rejects the results of the election and calls for a re-count.
• B) A candidate must win the popular vote in order to win the Electoral College.
• C) Elections are seen as corrupt due to the issue of faithless electors in the Electoral College.
• D) Third-party candidates cannot compete with candidates in the two major parties for office.

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