Unlike elections for most public offices in the United States, the outcome of the _____ does not determine who wins the _____. I
nstead, the _____ does. A. none of these choices apply B. popular vote; congressional election; electoral vote C. popular vote; presidential election; national vote D. electoral vote; presidential election; popular vote E. popular vote; presidential election; electoral vote
E. popular vote; presidential election; electoral vote.
Explanation:
The US the president is elected by the institution called the Electoral College. The Constitution only states that the candidate who receives a majority of votes in the Electoral College becomes president.
The US President and Vice President are not elected directly by the people. Instead, they are chosen by “electors” through a process called the “Electoral College”.
