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CLEP US Government

Category - Elections

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How is the President of the United States elected?
  1. Popular vote of everyone living in the United States
  2. Popular vote of all citizens over 18 years old
  3. Popular vote of all citizens over 18 years old who are registered to vote in their state
  4. Popular vote of all citizens who are registered to vote and are in the pool for jury duty
  5. Through the Electoral College
Explanation
Answer: E - The Electoral College actually elects the president; when you vote for president, you are actually voting for an elector who promises to vote a certain way in the Electoral College. Because of the way the Electoral College works, it is quite possible for the candidate who got the most votes to lose the election.
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