If no one wins a majority of electoral votes in a presidential election, how is the president chosen?

a. A runoff election is held.
b. The candidate with the majority of the popular vote wins.
c. The House of Representatives chooses from among the three candidates with the most electoral votes.
d. The Senate chooses from the two candidates with the most electoral votes.
e. The Supreme Court determines the winner.


ANS: C

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