What problem did the 1796 presidential election reveal?
a. The president and vice president could be elected from different parties.
b. A president could win the popular vote, but lose the Electoral College vote.
c. A president could receive fewer Electoral College votes than the vice president.
d. Presidential electors could refuse to cast votes.
Answer: a
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From President Abraham Lincoln's perspective, the decision to wage a civil war against the southern states is best summarized in what fashion?
A. Southern states had abused the "reserved powers" amendment. B. The union was older than the states. C. The states were older than the union. D. States that allowed slavery were no longer sovereign. E. None of these answers is correct.