How many total votes of Electoral College are there for US Presidential Election?
Correct answer: B. 538
- A. 438
- B. 538
- C. 328
- D. 528
Explanation
The US Electoral College has 538 votes: 435 for House seats, 100 for senators and 3 for the District of Columbia. This structure explains why 538, rather than 438 or 528, is the total.
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