This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Even more than just winning the popular vote, why do presidential candidates work so hard to ensure ... (Read 245 times)

CharlieWard

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 578
on: Jul 9, 2018
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.

Question 2

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


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Jadwiga9

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 316
Reply #1 on: Jul 9, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d


CharlieWard

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 578
Reply #2 on: Jul 9, 2018
Correct answers!


Jadwiga9

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 316
Reply #3 on: Jul 9, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.

Did you know?

Recent studies have shown that the number of medication errors increases in relation to the number of orders that are verified per pharmacist, per work shift.

Did you know?

Asthma cases in Americans are about 75% higher today than they were in 1980.

Did you know?

The most dangerous mercury compound, dimethyl mercury, is so toxic that even a few microliters spilled on the skin can cause death. Mercury has been shown to accumulate in higher amounts in the following types of fish than other types: swordfish, shark, mackerel, tilefish, crab, and tuna.

Did you know?

Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.

Green iguanas (Iguana iguana), are popular exotic pets Green iguanas (Iguana iguana), are popular exotic pets
This chart shows the various lines of responsibility and how they differ in presidential and parliam This chart shows the various lines of responsibility and how they differ in presidential and parliam
Men and women work the same number of hours a week, but men spend more time on paid work, and women ... Men and women work the same number of hours a week, but men spend more time on paid work, and women ...
Work and Gender: Women at Work in India Work and Gender: Women at Work in India
Work of Running Water Work of Running Water
Voter turnout and presidential and midterm house elections Voter turnout and presidential and midterm house elections
Video: baroreceptors

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library