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Is it possible for a presidential candidate to win the majority of votes in the country but not become president?

A) No, this is not possible.


B) Yes, this is possible. A candidate only has to win in the state of Florida to become president.


C) Yes, this is possible. A candidate only has to win the electoral college to become president.

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

A candidate must receive an absolute majority of electoral votes (currently 270) to win the presidency or the vice presidency. If no candidate receives a majority in the election for president or vice president, that election is determined via a contingency procedure established by the 12th Amendment.

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