Faithless electors, as defined by the text, are electors who ______.
A. are regular voters who refuse to vote because they lack political efficacy
B. vote their conscience rather than for the candidate they were pledged to support
C. have a position of trust with the federal government in violation of the Constitution
D. refuse to pledge support to a candidate before the election
Answer: B. vote their conscience rather than for the candidate they were pledged to support
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