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5. How many states can you win and still fall short of the 270 votes necessary to win the

presidency?
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Final answer:

In a U.S. presidential election, winning all states except one is not sufficient to obtain the necessary 270 electoral votes to win the presidency.


Step-by-step explanation:

In a presidential election in the United States, a candidate needs to gather at least 270 electoral votes to win the presidency. The Electoral College system determines the winner based on these votes. So, if a candidate wins all states except one, they will fall short of the necessary 270 votes and will not win the presidency.


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