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Question 4 (2 Points)

In the 1948 election, Henry Wallace won 2.4% of the national popular vote, but he won no electoral votes. How is that possible?

A. His supporters thought they were voting only for vice-president.
B. His support was evenly spread out across the country.
C. His supporters did not bribe election officials in the Deep South.
D. Electoral college votes are not dependent upon the popular vote in any state.
E. His support was concentrated in one single region in the country.



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Final answer:

The Electoral College system in the United States allows for winning the national popular vote while losing the electoral vote due to its state-based allocation of votes.


Explanation:

The Electoral College is the reason why a candidate can win the national popular vote but lose the electoral vote and consequently the election. This system gives each state a certain number of electoral votes, not directly proportional to their population, and the candidate who wins the majority in a state receives all of its electoral votes. This can lead to a scenario where a candidate can have fewer overall votes nationwide but still win the election based on electoral votes.


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