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How many ballots were taken in the US House of Representatives to determine who would be the third US president?
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Based on the ballots taken in the US House of Representatives, Thomas Jefferson became the third US president. This happened on the 36th ballot.
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Why does the house of representatives determine the president elect if there is no majority?
House of Representatives are elected by the people. Therefore, if there is no majority vote, then they will decide. House of representatives is supposed to represent the people.
What did congress do to prevent a in presidential elections?
they ask the house of representatives to vote Congress passed the Twelfth Amendment, in 1803. The amendment requires electors to vote for the president and vice president on separate ballots. The amendment was ratified in 1804.
When voters cast ballots in November for those leaders they are actually are electing a group of representatives to what?
In addition to election people to fill Congressional seats in the House and Senate, they will be electing representatives to the Electoral College. The Electoral College will cast the votes that elect the President.
Does the vice president serve as House of Representatives?
No, the vice president does not serve as a member of the House of Representatives. The vice president's role is to preside over the Senate and to cast a vote in case of a tie. The House of Representatives is a separate legislative body with its own members.
Is the Speaker the leader in the Senate or House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House is the leader of the House of Representatives. The President of the Senate (who is also the Vice President) is the leader of the Senate.
Which president was a member of the House of Representatives after his term as president?
The president John Quincy Adams served in the house of representatives after his term as president. He was president from 1825 to 1829 and served in the house from 1831 to 1848 for the state of Massachusetts.
Which house puts the president on trial?
the house of representatives
How are the House of Representatives elected?
By the president
What did congress do to prevent a deadlock in presidential elections?
they ask the house of representatives to vote Congress passed the Twelfth Amendment, in 1803. The amendment requires electors to vote for the president and vice president on separate ballots. The amendment was ratified in 1804.
Which house has the sole right to impeach the president for wrongdoing?
The House of Representatives has the sole power to impeach federal officials in the US.
How do stats determine the number of electoral votes they will each have?
number of representatives in the House of Representatives
Who runs the house of representatives?
the vice president
