Riik ja ajalugu
How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the presidency?
Tõlge: Mitu valijamehe häält on kandidaadil presidendiks saamiseks vaja?
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A 218
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✕ 435 Sinu vastus
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✓ 270
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D 538
Päris mitte.
The Electoral College has 538 electors, so a candidate needs a majority of 270. The number comes from 435 House members, 100 senators and 3 electors for Washington, D.C.
Valijameeste kogus (Electoral College) on 538 valijameest, seega on vaja enamust ehk 270. Arv tuleneb 435 esindajatekoja liikmest, 100 senaatorist ja Washington D.C. kolmest valijamehest.
Allikas: U.S. Constitution, Article II and 23rd Amendment; archives.gov Electoral College