In the American electoral system, a party gathering 22 percent of the popular vote across the whole nation would control about ________ percent of Congress.

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The answer depends on the distribution of votes among the states and the type of election being held (House, Senate, or Presidential). Each state has a varying number of representatives and senators, and their election cycles are staggered. Therefore, a party could win 22 percent of the popular vote across the nation but still control none of Congress if their votes were not distributed efficiently among the states. It is also possible for a party to control more than 22 percent of Congress if they win a high percentage of votes in key states.

In the American Electoral System, a Party Gathering 22 Percent