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Agencies and Commissions — Unit test

Question 2 • FL-2106020-M/J Civics Advanced Q2 Teacher-Led Remediation

The presidential election of 1888, won by Benjamin Harrison, is an example of how a candidate can __________.

Answer
A
be chosen by the House of Representatives after tying in the electoral vote
B
win the election while also winning the popular vote
C
be chosen by the Senate after tying in the electoral vote
D
win the election despite losing the popular vote

Explanation

Benjamin Harrison won the 1888 presidential election in the Electoral College, even though Grover Cleveland received more votes nationwide. This shows that a candidate can win the election despite losing the popular vote. The House and Senate do not choose the president in this case because there was no Electoral College tie.

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