Author Question: In the general election, the president is chosen by a. direct popular vote. b. the Electoral ... (Read 131 times)

penguins · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

In the general election, the president is chosen by

a. direct popular vote.
b. the Electoral College.
c. the House of Representatives.
d. the Senate.
e. the Supreme Court.

Question 2

What is the main reason the early primaries and caucuses have so much influence?

a. Candidates who win early in the process are able to get more endorsements and contributions that help them in the remaining races.
b. Federal law prohibits any candidate who has not won a primary or caucus by February 20^th from continuing a presidential bid.
c. Later in the election season people begin to lose interest.
d. Other candidates drop out of the race if they do not win at least one of the first three primaries or caucuses.
e. States with earlier primaries and caucuses have more delegates to send to the convention.