Question

select the correct answer.
how are presidents elected?
a. directly, by eligible voters
b. indirectly, by the electoral college
c. indirectly, by the state legislatures
d. indirectly, by members of congress

Explanation:

In the United States, presidents are elected indirectly through the Electoral College. Eligible voters cast votes for electors, and these electors then vote for the president. Option A is incorrect as it's not a direct popular vote for the president. Option C is incorrect because state legislatures don't elect the president. Option D is incorrect as members of Congress don't elect the president.

Answer:

B. indirectly, by the Electoral College