Multiple choice

Why is the magic number 270 in the electoral college

  1. it is very lucky

  2. it is more than half of the electoral votes

  3. it's a lot of money

  4. it's the number after 269
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B Correct answer
Explanation

There are 538 total electoral votes. To win the presidency, a candidate must secure a majority, which is 270 votes (more than half of 538).

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