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Which of the following makes a true statement about the Electoral College?

Individual votes have little bearing on the outcome of presidential elections, as only electoral votes are counted.

According to the U.S. Constitution, all states are awarded a minimum of five electoral votes.

Electoral votes are awarded and the president is usually chosen based on the popular vote in each state.

The original procedure for the Electoral College process in was outlined in the 12th amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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Electoral votes are awarded and the president is usually chosen based on the popular vote in each state.

The Electoral College is a group of people who elect the president and vice president of the United States. One of its characteristics is that the electors are appointed by the political parties in each state. Each state obtains a certain number of electoral votes according to its population.

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The true statement about the electoral college is; Electoral votes are awarded and the president is usually chosen based on the popular vote in each state. The correct answer is C. 
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