Question

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what decides the number of electoral votes a state has in the electoral college?
a. the state’s legislature votes on the number of electors
b. the state’s representation in congress
c. the length of time a state has been in the union
d. the state’s total number of registered voters

Explanation:

To determine the number of electoral votes a state has, we recall the rules of the Electoral College. A state's electoral votes equal its total number of representatives in Congress (House of Representatives + Senate). Each state has 2 senators (fixed) and representatives based on population. Option A is incorrect as legislatures don't vote on electors' number this way. Option C is wrong as time in the union doesn't affect electoral votes. Option D is incorrect as registered voters don't determine electoral votes (electoral votes are tied to congressional representation). Option B is correct because a state's representation in Congress (House + Senate) determines its electoral votes.

Answer:

B. the state’s representation in Congress