How does a candidate win in the electoral college?

A) He or she must receive an outright majority of all electoral votes.
B) He or she must receive two-thirds of the electoral votes.
C) He or she must receive a unanimous vote in the electoral college.
D) He or she must receive three-fourths of all electoral votes.
E) The electoral college is symbolic and is no longer used in presidential elections.


A

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