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What name is given to a president in second term who cannot seek reelection?
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∙ 11y ago
The usual term is a "lame duck" president, although this can also be applied to a two term president who's party is voted out of office for the next election - i.e. George H.W. Bush was a "lame duck" president because he only served one term, and George W. Bush was a "lame duck " president because his party lost the next presidential election.
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∙ 14y ago
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Why was Grover Cleveland the 22nd president given the additional label of 24th president upon his reelection instead of being treated as all other presidents who were reelected?
Grover Cleveland became the 22nd president and served for one term, but was defeated in a reelection bid by Benjamin Harrison, who became our 23rd president. He later defeated the Democratic opponent after Harrison's first term, so therefore becoming the nation's 24th president.
What is the title given to the person who is second in command of the senate?
the vice president
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The president sets the time if the two houses of Congress cannot agree on adjournment. This power is given to the president by the Constitution.
Do members of the house stand for reelection every year?
No. Members of the house serve for two years. There terms are staggered to only have are up of reelection an any given year.
Name a US President that was not given his party's nomination for a second term?
Millard Fillmore.
Who was rumored to have poisoned pecans?
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How many inaugural addresses did Lincoln have?
2 inaugural addresses were given by US President Lincoln. The first was given on March 4, 1861. The second one was on March 4, 1865. The second one was the second shortest one in US history.
Can the president suspend congress?
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What job does the vice president have with regard to the senate?
The Vice President presides over the Senate, but he cannot vote on issues unless there is a tie. He also cannot address the Senate unless given permission by another Senator. Basically the Vice President is a hands-off babysitter for the Senate.
What is The name given to a person currently holding an office running for reelection?
jack Robinson the lol jk
Who was given the executive power was given to?
The executive power of the US was given to the president.
How often does the senate face reelection in midterm?
Senators face reelection every six years. However, not all senators are up for reelection in the same year. Only one-third of the Senate (or approximately one-third) faces reelection in any given midterm election.
