Because the electoral college typically inflates a winning candidate's percentage of support, it may make it easier for a president to claim a(n)
A)mandate.
B)influence.
C)defeat.
D)affirmation.
E)executive order.

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The electoral college system often results in a candidate winning with a larger margin in the electoral college than in the popular vote. This can give the winning candidate a perception of greater support and legitimacy, leading them to claim a mandate for their policies and actions.

Because the Electoral College Typically Inflates a Winning Candidate's Percentage