What is the primary objective of calculating the value of votes in the Presidential election?
Understand the Problem
The question asks about the goal of calculating the value of votes in a Presidential election, based on an unspecified information source. It requires identifying the statement that best reflects the likely purpose behind such a calculation.
Answer
To determine which candidate has received the majority of electoral votes to be elected President.
The primary objective of calculating the value of votes in the Presidential election is to determine which candidate has received the majority of electoral votes (at least 270 out of 538) to be elected President.
Answer for screen readers
The primary objective of calculating the value of votes in the Presidential election is to determine which candidate has received the majority of electoral votes (at least 270 out of 538) to be elected President.
More Information
In U.S. Presidential elections, citizens vote for a candidate who then has electors vote on their behalf. The number of electors each state gets is equal to its total number of Senators (always 2) and Representatives in Congress (based on the state's population).
Tips
It's important to remember that in the US Presidential election, the popular vote does not directly elect the president. The Electoral College does.
Sources
- Electoral College | USAGov - usa.gov
- United States presidential election - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Electoral College - Flagler County Supervisor of Elections - flaglerelections.gov
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