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Two Presidents obtained office without running in a general election. George Washington, the United States' first President, was elected unanimously by the Electoral College in 1789 and 1792.
Gerald Ford, who was then House Minority Leader, was appointed Vice-President in 1973 when Spiro T. Agnew resigned to face charges of tax evasion. Ford assumed the Presidency in August 1974 when President Nixon resigned to avoid impeachment for obstructing justice in the Watergate scandal, and thus was not elected to office by voters. Jimmy Carter defeated Ford in the 1976 Presidential election.
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Who is the US President chosen by?
The US President is chosen by the Electoral College, which is obligated by law to vote according to the results of the popular election in all but two states. The number of Electors for each state is determined by their population as a percentage of the total US population, counted during the last census. For this reason, it is possible for a candidate to win the national popular election, but lose in the electoral college. Electoral members can and HAVE voted for other then the candidate they were sent to support
Civil war general president?
The civil war general president was Ulysses Grant. He served as the US commander and general of the Union armies. He later on became the 18th US president.
What event led to the southern states seceding?
Slavery IMPROVEMENT The election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the US.
Who was the commander of the allied forces in Europe?
Winston Churchill; General Dwight D. Eisenhower.
When does the US get new president?
If Obama loses the election in November, the US will get a new president on Jan. 20, 2013. Otherwise, the date for a new president will be Jan. 20, 2017.
What month do you have a general election for President of the US?
In the US, a Presidential election occurs during a general election on the second Tuesday in November.
Who won the president election?
If you are referring to the 2012 general election Barack Obama won his second term as US President.
What US president won first election held on the same day in all states?
I am not sure what your question is asking. If you are asking about Washington there wasn't a general election for President in 1789.
Where was the US presidential election of 1789 held?
When Washington was made President there wasn't an election. The Congress decided who would be President and they did that for many years. The founding fathers didn't feel the general population knew enough to election someone for the office.
How is the executive branch of the US Government chosen?
By election
Can a us citizen become us president without election?
Yes, Gerald Ford became President in 1974 without an election.
What is electing the President?
The US President is chosen by the Electoral College
Can the president of the US stop a presidential election?
no
How did ruther b Hayes become president?
The election of Rutherford B. Hayes was the most contentious presidential election in US history. He was actually chosen by the US House of Representatives rather than by popular vote. No candidate received the required number of electoral votes.
What is chosen by the President to advise the President and help govern?
This group is called the Cabinet and its members are secretaries of the various government department plus the Attorney General of the US who heads Justice.
Was there a presidential election of 1854?
In 1852, Franklin Pierce won the election to be the 14th US President. In 1856 James Buchanan was elected to be the 15th US President. Therefore, there was no presidential election in 1854.
Who appoints the state governors?
In the US, state governors are chosen by popular election. The people choose governors.
