In the 1980 presidential election, Ronald Reagan
A. won primarily as a result of third-party candidate John Anderson.
B. both won slightly more than half of the popular vote, and captured an overwhelming majority of electoral votes.
C. captured an overwhelming majority of electoral votes.
D. won slightly more than half of the popular vote.
E. None of these answers is correct.
Answer: B
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