Which of the following illustrates the Electoral College’s process for a presidential election?(1 point)

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During party conventions, the popular vote is counted and electoral votes are pledged.
In November, state electors meet to count the popular vote for the president.
On January 6, a joint session of Congress meets to count and certify the votes.
During party conventions, the popular vote is counted and electoral votes are pledged. In November, state electors meet to count the popular vote for the president. On January 6, a joint session of Congress meets to count and certify the votes.

During a joint session, the popular vote is counted and electoral votes are pledged.
On Election Day, state electors meet to vote for the president and vice president.
In December, governors and state officials certify the results and announce the winner.
During a joint session, the popular vote is counted and electoral votes are pledged. On Election Day, state electors meet to vote for the president and vice president. In December, governors and state officials certify the results and announce the winner.

Beginning on Election Day, the popular vote is counted and electoral votes are pledged.
In December, state electors meet to vote for the president and vice president.
On January 6, a joint session of Congress meets to count and certify the votes.
Beginning on Election Day, the popular vote is counted and electoral votes are pledged. In December, state electors meet to vote for the president and vice president. On January 6, a joint session of Congress meets to count and certify the votes.

Beginning on Election Day, the electoral vote is counted and popular votes are pledged.
In December, state electors meet to pledge the popular votes for the president.
On January 6, a joint session of Congress meets to count and certify the votes.

Answer 1

The correct choice illustrating the Electoral College’s process for a presidential election is:

Beginning on Election Day, the popular vote is counted and electoral votes are pledged. In December, state electors meet to vote for the president and vice president. On January 6, a joint session of Congress meets to count and certify the votes.

This accurately describes the sequence of events in the Electoral College process. On Election Day, citizens cast their votes (the popular vote). The electors, chosen based on the results of that vote, then meet in December to cast their electoral votes. Finally, Congress meets in January to certify those electoral votes.