Which statement about the presidential election process in the United States is true?

A.
A two-thirds majority of votes in the House of Representatives and the Senate is required to win.

B.
A simple majority of Electoral College votes is required in order to win.

C.
A three-quarters majority of votes by the Supreme Court justices is required to win.

D.
A simple majority of the popular vote is required in order to win.

Question

Which statement about the presidential election process in the United States is true? 	
	
 
A.
	A two-thirds majority of votes in the House of Representatives and the Senate is required to win.
	
 
B.
	A simple majority of Electoral College votes is required in order to win.
	
 
C.
	A three-quarters majority of votes by the Supreme Court justices is required to win.
	
 
D.
	A simple majority of the popular vote is required in order to win.

anonymous · Answer

B. A simple majority of Electoral College votes is required in order to win. The popular vote could be different, but the electoral vote is what really decides it. Only four electoral votes have ever gone against the popular vote :)