Which of the Following Statements About the Electoral College Is

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the electoral college is true?

• A) Although it is theoretically possible for a candidate to win the electoral vote while losing the popular vote, this has never happened in our history.
• B) The Framers ensured that it would be impossible for a candidate to win the electoral vote without also winning the popular vote.
• C) The Constitution requires that the members of the electoral college vote in a manner consistent with their states' popular vote.
• D) The only way that our nation could cease to use the electoral college is through the process of constitutional amendment.
• E) The members of the electoral college are required by the Constitution to be at least thirty-five years old and of good moral character.

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