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2016 Presidential Election — Quiz

Question 9 • US History

What was true of the 2016 presidential election?

Answer
A
Clinton won the popular vote, but not the electoral vote.
B
Trump refused to accept Clinton’s concession on election night.
C
Trump won the popular vote, but not the electoral vote.
D
Clinton refused to concede the election to Trump.

Explanation

Hillary Clinton received more votes nationwide than Donald Trump, winning the popular vote by about 2.9 million. Trump won more electoral votes, which determined the outcome of the election, so choice A is true. Clinton conceded to Trump the morning after Election Day, and Trump accepted her concession.

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