The president is elected by which of the following methods?

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The president is elected by votes in the Electoral College. The people vote for electors who are pledged to a particular candidate, and the candidate who receives a majority of the electoral votes (at least 270 out of 538) becomes the president. Though the popular vote does play a role indirectly in determining the outcome, the direct vote of the people is not the method of election. The president is not elected by a vote of Congress or by votes from each of the state legislatures.

The President Is Elected by Which of the Following Methods