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Which amendment was the first to change the method of electing a president?
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Did state government change the method of electing the President and the starting date for Congress and the President?
Structure of the Federal GovernmentThe 12th amendmentmade an important change in the way the president and vice-president were elected. The 20th amendment moved up the starting date for a new Administration and a new Congress.
What was the first action taken by Congress?
Electing George Washington President.
What was considered the first order of business at the Constitutional Convention?
electing a president
What is a primary?
A series of presidential primary elections and caucuses is one of the first processes of electing a president.
Does religion matter to be a president in the US?
Electing the first Roman Catholic president (Kennedy) was a major breakthrough. Religion matters less than it used to, but there are probably several barriers left. It will probably be a long time before we see our way to electing a Mormon, and perhaps a longer time still before electing a president who does not practice religion at all.
How did the process of electing a president change after election of 1800?
For the first few elections, what happened was the winner became president and the runner-up (2nd place) became vice-president. This resulted in either two different parties in office, or a divided party in the election. The 12th Amendment addressed the problem.
Who was the ruler when independence was gained?
the continenintal congress, who appoint or elect a president who served until all the particulars were work out for electing what most people believe was the first president, george washington.
What is the first method that can be used to change the constitution according to article 5?
the third method the 4th method
What contributed to today's presidential selection system?
The current presidential selection system is based on an Electoral College that was first developed by our founding fathers. the system is a compromise between electing a president based on the popular vote and electing one based on Congress.
Who was the first president affected by inauguration date change?
The first US President affected by inauguration date change was our first President, George Washington. He was inaugurated for his first term on 30 April 1789. Thereafter, the Constitution prescribed it be 4 March.
Was George Washington the first president of America?
No. There have actually been 14 presdents before him. He was the first populary elected president by the people. Most people call the 14 people rulers but they are not. We were out own country before we won the war England just didnt agree with it. And instead of the people electing those presidents, the congress elected them. John Hanson was actually the first president of the United States of America.
