Which one of the following is true of the Electoral College?

a. Most states use a winner-take-all system.
b. It gives third parties a high probability of winning electoral votes.
c. A candidate receiving 100 electoral votes becomes president.
d. States may select as many electors as they wish.
e. The winner of the popular vote has always won the electoral vote.


Answer: A

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