In what instance will the House of Representatives decide the winner of a presidential election?
a. When the candidate with the most electoral votes fails to win the popular vote
b. When no candidate wins a majority of the popular vote
c. When a candidate wins the electoral vote but doesn't win a majority of the states
d. When no candidate wins the majority of the votes in the Electoral College
e. When a disputed election causes uncertainty over the actual electoral vote totals
Answer: d. When no candidate wins the majority of the votes in the Electoral College
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