Question

which vote, popular or electoral, decides the final outcome of the presidential election ​

Answer 1

Electoral since  any candidates can have the majority aka popular vote but can still win if they get most electoral college votes

Answer 2

Answer:

During the general election, Americans go to their polling place to cast their vote for president. But the tally of those vote the popular vote does not determine the winner. Instead, presidential elections use the Electoral College. To win the election, a candidate must receive a majority of electoral votes.