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The President of the United States is elected by:Read the answer and worked solution →

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The President of the United States is elected by:

  1. Congress
  2. direct popular vote
  3. Electoral College
  4. State Governors
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Correct answer: C. Electoral College

1. US uses an indirect election via the Electoral College. 2. 538 electors; majority (270+) needed to win. 3. Popular vote and Electoral College winner can differ (2000, 2016). __Source: syllabus Contemporary World Politics — US politics__

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