How does a candidate win in the Electoral College?

a. He/she must receive an outright majority of all electoral votes.
b. He/she must receive two-thirds of the electoral votes.
c. The results of the Electoral College are considered and another vote is then taken in Congress to confirm the votes.
d. He/she must receive three-fourths of all electoral votes.
e. The Electoral College is symbolic and is no longer used in presidential elections.


ANS: A

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