To be elected president of the US, a candidate must receive what?

To be elected president of the United States, a candidate must receive a majority of electoral votes. The Electoral College system requires that candidates obtain at least 270 out of 538 electoral votes to win the presidency. This system was established by the U.S. Constitution and reflects the balance between the popular vote and the representation of states in the election process.

The other choices do not accurately represent the requirements for presidential election. A simple majority of popular votes (the first choice) could lead to a situation where a candidate wins the popular vote but does not secure enough electoral votes to become president. The requirement for a two-thirds vote from the Senate (the third choice) and a unanimous vote from Congress (the fourth choice) are not applicable in the presidential election process and relate more to legislative actions and confirmations rather than to the election of a president.