The Final Determination of Which Candidate Wins the Presidential Election

question 65

Multiple Choice

The final determination of which candidate wins the presidential election is based upon

• A) a determination of the U.S. Supreme Court.
• B) the actual number of states that each candidate wins.
• C) the official results of the votes cast by electors in the electoral college.
• D) a review and vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.
• E) certification of the election results by the two major political parties.

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Definitions:

Supreme Court

The highest judicial court in the United States, consisting of nine Justices and having ultimate appellate jurisdiction.

Precedent

A principle or rule established in a previous legal case that is either binding on or persuasive for a court when deciding subsequent cases with similar issues or facts.

Lower Court

A court of law that is empowered to hear and decide on cases at the first instance, often before they are eligible for appeal to higher courts.

Jurisdiction

The official power to make legal decisions and judgments, often within a specific geographic area or over certain types of legal cases.