ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

ECONOMIC INSTITUTIONS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

In the United States, which is generally required if a candidate is to have a chance of winning a state or national office?

A	endorsement of a major political party
B	spotless voting record in the jurisdiction
C	prior service in the elected position being sought
D	attitudes similar to those of current governing officials

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -A total of 538 electors form the Electoral College. Each elector casts one vote following the general election. The candidate who gets 270 votes or more wins. The newly elected President and Vice President are then inaugurated on January 20th.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is a requirement of all citizens in the United States? Everyone must register with the Selective Service System. Everyone must be available to serve on a jury in response to a summons. Everyone must cast a vote in all municipal, state, and federal elections.

Detailed explanation-3: -A party should secure at least 6% of valid votes polled in an election to Lok Sabha and win at least 1 seat in Lok Sabha. A party should win at least 3% of the total number of seats or a minimum of three seats in the Legislative Assembly, which ever is higher.

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