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What event triggers a contingent election for president?(1 point)
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One of the nominees switches to a different political party.
One of the nominees switches to a different political party.
One of the nominees fails to receive a majority of electoral votes.
One of the nominees fails to receive a majority of electoral votes.
One of the nominees drops out of the race before Election Day.
One of the nominees drops out of the race before Election Day.
One of the nominees doesn’t win their state electoral votes.
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One of the nominees fails to receive a majority of electoral votes.
If no presidential candidate wins a majority of the electoral college, the House of Representatives holds a contingent election to choose the president (12th Amendment).
If no presidential candidate wins a majority of the electoral college, the House of Representatives holds a contingent election to choose the president (12th Amendment).
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