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A president is elected by getting 270 or more electoral votes from the electoral college. To get electoral votes the candidate must win the majoraty of the public in a certain state. The number of votes they get depends upon how many people are in the state, like Virginia has 13 and California gets 55.
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How many delegates must a presidential candidate win to secure the republican presidential nomination?
590
How does a presidential candidate win the presidential election?
People vote for a candidate. Each state has a given number of electoral votes. Win the state, get the votes from that state. Get more votes than your opponent, and you have been elected.
Which Republican Presidential candidate for 2008 has the best chance to win?
John McCain
Can a presidential candidate win an election without the majority of the electoral college vote?
Yes
Was John c fremont win office in 1856?
Yes, he was the first republican presidential candidate to win for office at this time.
What is the vice presidential candidate called during the presidential campaign?
The vice presidential candidate is often referred to as the running mate of the presidential candidate during the campaign.
The candidate who wins a majority of the popular vote in the presidential election?
does not necessarily win the Presidency the answer is true
What branch uin the Constitution interprets laws?
to win the presidential election a candidate needs 270
What statement about the presidential election process is not true?
electors from each state officially select the next president each party's presidential candidate uses speeches, debates, and advertising to try to win support from voters
If a presidential candidate loses the electoral college election can he still win by receiving a majority of popular votes?
No.
How many electoral votes did the green party candidate win in the 2000 presidential election?
None.
What is the process by which Democrats choose their presidential candidate?
The Democrats use primaries to choose their presidential candidate. They pick the candidate who has the best chance to win. The popular vote in Democratic primaries is altered by the appointment of "Super-Delegates". This has been a controversial part of their primary process.
