Technically, in a presidential election, voters go to the polls and choose
a. the president by direct popular vote
b. the party candidate for president
c. a slate of presidential electors
d. members of the FEC
Is it c?
Yes, correct.
To arrive at the answer, you can break down the options and think about the process of a presidential election:
a. The president by direct popular vote: In some countries, such as France, the president is elected through a direct popular vote. However, in the United States, the president is not elected through a direct vote of the people.
b. The party candidate for president: This option refers to the primary elections where each political party selects its candidate for the presidency. While this is an important step in the election process, it is not the final stage where the actual president is elected.
c. A slate of presidential electors: In the United States, the president is ultimately elected by the Electoral College. Voters do not directly elect the president through a popular vote. Instead, they vote for a slate of presidential electors who pledge to vote for a specific candidate in the Electoral College. These electors represent each state's popular vote and ultimately determine the president.
d. Members of the FEC: The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is a regulatory agency responsible for enforcing campaign finance laws. It does not directly participate in the process of electing the president.
Considering this, option c, "a slate of presidential electors," is the correct answer as it reflects the role of voters in the presidential election in the United States.