What impact can the electoral college system have on presidential elections?

a. it can reduce the number of candidates running

b. it can delay the new presidents inauguration

c. it can legally stop people from voting

d. the candidate with the most votes across the country can still lose the election

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29 March, 14:09

What impact can the electoral college system have on presidential elections?

a. it can reduce the number of candidates running

b. it can delay the new presidents inauguration

c. it can legally stop people from voting

d. the candidate with the most votes across the country can still lose the election

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The Answer is D. If a candidate has a high amount of Popular votes but has a low amount of electoral vote they have a lower chance of winner. vise versa, a candidate with a low amount of popular votes but a high amount of electoral votes still has a higher chance of winning, example President Trump had a higher amount of electoral votes than popular and still won

What impact can the electoral college system have on presidential elections?a. it can reduce the number of candidates runningb. it can delay the new presidents inaugurationc. it can legally stop people from votingd. the candidate with the most votes across the country can still lose the election