Question

When none of the presidential candidates receives a majority of the votes in the electoral college, the winner is chosen by the
A. Federal Elections Commission

B. Supreme Court

C. . House of Representatives only

D. Senate only

E. majority of the House and Senate combined

Answer 1

If no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes, the House of Representatives elects the President from the three candidates who received the most electoral votes. Each state delegation has one vote. The Senate elects the Vice President from the two vice presidential candidates with the most electoral votes.


Answer is C

Answer 2

Answer:

C. House of Representatives only

Explanation:

When none of the presidential candidates receives a majority of the votes in the electoral college, the winner is chosen by the House of Representatives only.