Question 40
Which of the following institutions has played the role in the US presidential
elections?
The House of Representatives
The US Supreme Court
The electoral college
All choices are correct

The electoral college is perhaps the most well-known institution involved in U.S. presidential elections. Established by the Constitution, it consists of electors from each state who formally elect the president and vice president. This quirky system means that the candidate who wins the most votes nationally doesn’t always win the presidency, such as in the cases of George W. Bush in 2000 and Donald Trump in 2016.

The US Supreme Court also has a significant impact on presidential elections through its rulings. Landmark decisions, like Bush v. Gore in 2000, have shaped election law and the electoral process, ensuring that ballots are counted appropriately or that various election laws are upheld, influencing the political landscape in profound ways!