What Is the Most Likely Way That a Presidential Candidate

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the most likely way that a presidential candidate would win the presidency without winning a majority of the popular vote?

• A) A third party candidate wins enough votes to deny any one candidate a majority.
• B) There is an exact 50-50 tie between the top two candidates.
• C) Many of the electors choose not to vote in protest of the electoral college.
• D) Turnout is especially low for a presidential election.
• E) Party conventions are unable to come up with a nominee in time for the election.

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