Which two of the following best identify the central ideas in the text

Question

A. Voting in the United states is usually controversial
B. The popular vote is different from the electoral college vote
C. Democrats usually use the Electoral college to win unfairly against republicans
D. Presidential races usually have obvious winners, but sometimes they are very close
E. When a presidential race comes close, controversy often emerges
F. If a presidental race comes close, it is conventional for the two sides to strike a deal.

Answer 1

The two options that best identify the central ideas in the text are:

B. The popular vote is different from the electoral college vote
E. When a presidential race comes close, controversy often emerges

These choices address key aspects of presidential elections in the United States, highlighting the distinction between the popular and electoral college votes, as well as the controversies that arise in closely contested races.