Which term denotes a body representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president?

• A. Electoral College
• B. Federal
• C. Common Market
• D. Clause

Answer: (A)

The Electoral College is the body that represents the states and formally casts votes for the president and vice president. Each state has a number of electors equal to its total number of senators and representatives in Congress, and after the popular vote in each state, those electors meet to vote for the top executive offices. A majority of electoral votes (currently 270) is required to win. This system, established by the Constitution, balances influence among states and provides a formal mechanism beyond direct popular voting. The other terms don’t describe this voting body: “Federal” is a broad governmental concept, “Common Market” is an international economic bloc, and “Clause” is a part of the Constitution, not a voting body.