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Which candidate wins the presidency under the election process used in the United States?

A.
the candidate with the most votes in the two houses of Congress
B.
the candidate who wins the popular vote in the largest number of states
C.
the candidate with the most votes nationwide
D.
the candidate with the most votes in the Electoral College

User Ninad
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D. The candidate with the most votes in the Electoral College
The popular vote really doesn't matter when voting for the presidency.
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