Multiple choice

In the event of a tie in a presidential election, how is the president selected?

  1. the two top candidates engage in a duel

  2. the Chief Justice flips a coin

  3. the state legislatures hold conventions

  4. the House of Representatives votes
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D Correct answer
Explanation

According to the 12th Amendment, if no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes, the election is decided by the House of Representatives, where each state delegation receives one vote.

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