the votes of the electorate are called the
a. electoral college vote
b. direct vote
c. popular vote
d. primary vote
a.
Sorry, Minny and Jere, a. is not the correct answer.
The electorate is the people who vote. Please check your book for the right answer.
The correct answer is c. popular vote.
To find the answer to this question, you can start by understanding the different terms given as options.
a. Electoral college vote: This refers to the voting system in the United States presidential elections where each state receives a certain number of electoral votes based on its representation in Congress. The electoral college vote is not the same as the votes cast by individual citizens.
b. Direct vote: This term refers to a voting system where citizens directly cast their votes for a candidate or an issue without any intermediary.
c. Popular vote: This term refers to the total number of individual votes cast by the electorate, or the general public, in an election.
d. Primary vote: This term refers to the voting that takes place in party primaries or caucuses to nominate party candidates for an election. It is not the same as the general election vote.
Given the options, the popular vote is the one that accurately describes the votes of the electorate. It represents the voice of the people and is an important factor in determining election results, especially in democracies where the majority vote is crucial.