To be elected, a presidential candidate must receive:
A. half of the 538 electoral votes available.
B. more than half of the 538 electoral votes available.
C. three-fourth of the 538 electoral votes available.
D. more than half of the 600 electoral votes available.
E. three-fourth of the 600 electoral votes available.
Answer: B
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