How Would Switching to Direct Election of the President Affect

question 68

Multiple Choice

How would switching to direct election of the president affect Texas?

• A) Texas would receive more attention from candidates trying to win votes in major population centers like Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio.
• B) Texas would receive less attention from candidates because it would no longer be a battleground state.
• C) Texas would receive very little attention from candidates because it is currently a safe state.
• D) Texas would become a safe state for the other party.

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