To be elected president of the United States by the Electoral College, a candidate must win
a. at least 270 electoral votes.
b. at least 538 electoral votes.
c. at least 600 electoral votes.
d. a majority of the popular votes.
e. the electoral votes in a majority of the states.
Answer: A
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