How does a candidate win the Presidency? (1 point)

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Win a majority in the Electoral College
Win a majority in the Electoral College

Win a majority of votes across the country

Answer 1

Winning a majority in the Electoral College is the key factor in determining the winner of the Presidency. This means that a candidate must secure at least 270 out of 538 electoral votes. While winning the popular vote across the country is important in terms of public support, the Electoral College is the official mechanism for electing the President.