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The President of the United States is elected by:
ACongress
Bdirect popular vote
CElectoral College
DState Governors
Answer & Solution
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: NCERT Class 12 Contemporary World Politics — US politics__