When No Candidate Wins a Majority in the Electoral College

question 81

Multiple Choice

When no candidate wins a majority in the electoral college, the House of Representatives chooses a president from

• A)the Senate.
• B)one of the governors of the states.
• C)among its own members.
• D)among the top three recipients of electoral votes.
• E)the Supreme Court.

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Definitions:

Contact Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that interpersonal contact is one of the most effective ways to reduce prejudice between majority and minority group members.

Pettigrew

Thomas F. Pettigrew is a social psychologist known for his research on racism, intergroup contact theory, and social identity.

Recreational

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Work

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