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In a presidential election, the electoral vote, rather than the popular vote, determines who will be the next U.S president.

In a presidential election, the popular vote, rather than the electoral vote, determines who will be the next U.S president.

To win the U.S. presidency, a candidate must have ⅔ of electoral votes to be declared the winner.

To win the U.S. presidency, a candidate must have the majority of electoral votes to be declared the winner.

The electoral college is made up of 538 electors.

The electoral college is made up of 100 electors.

The electoral college is made up of 50 electors.

The new president of the United States, is officially declared immediately following Election Day.

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- In a presidential election, the electoral vote, rather than the popular vote, determines who will be the next U.S president.
- To win the U.S. presidency, a candidate must have the majority of electoral votes to be declared the winner.
- The electoral college is made up of 538 electors.