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CharlieWard

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Even more than just winning the popular vote, why do presidential candidates work so hard to ensure an Electoral College victory?
 
  a. The Electoral College is a better indicator of the number of people voting for a specific candidate.
  b. Despite the importance of the Electoral College, only swing states have any impact on who wins the election.
  c. The unit rule used in 48 states puts a premium on winning the right combination of states to receive a majority of Electoral College votes.
  d. The Electoral College rubber stamps a victory with the majority of popular vote.

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When might citizens be particularly concerned about an expansion of presidential power?
 
  a. when they support the president's agenda
  b. in times of economic crisis
  c. during presidential election years
 d. when they oppose the president's agenda


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Jadwiga9

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Reply #1 on: Jul 9, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

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CharlieWard

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Reply #2 on: Jul 9, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 9, 2018
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