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Who is it possible for to be elected despite receiving fewer popular votes than an opponent?
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When Jefferson was elected vice president. who was the elected president?
his opponent, John Adams
Who was obama against to be elected?
His principal opponent was Republican Senator John McCain (AZ).
How do the county commissioner get elected?
a commission formAdded: A County Commissioner (also known by other titles in other jurisdictions) is usually an elected office. They would have to run for the position and get elected by a majority of the votes over his opponent.
President Clinton elected in 1992 claimed to be a new kind of democrat one who?
Was younger than his opponent
Who was elected president in 1796.who was elected vice president?
John Adams won the election in 1796. His opponent, Thomas Jefferson, finished second and was therefore made the vice-president in accordance with the original constitution.
Which president lost to his opponent in the election and then was elected twice eight years later?
Richard Nixon lost in 1960 but won in 1968 and again in 1972.
What Americans do to choose representatives?
They use the Democratic system in which they vote and the candidate receiving the most votes is elected as the representative for a certain group of people.
Is it possible to have majority government without half the votes?
Yes. If Canada had a two-party system, then one party would have to achieve 50% + 1 of the votes to be elected. However, because there are more, one party can win 159 seats without actually receiving 50% or more of the vote.
Who was vice president when George Bush was eleted?
When George H. W. Bush was elected President, he himself was the Vice President. The first time George W. Bush was elected President, the Vice President was his main opponent, Al Gore. The second time he was elected, the Vice President was his running mate, Dick Cheney.
How is the Veto important to the Roman Republic?
The veto was a political tool originally used by tribunes who were elected to look after the interests of the plebeians. Over time the position of the plebeians changed and the power of the veto was used by the politicians to either stop an opponent or to propose their own agenda.The veto was a political tool originally used by tribunes who were elected to look after the interests of the plebeians. Over time the position of the plebeians changed and the power of the veto was used by the politicians to either stop an opponent or to propose their own agenda.The veto was a political tool originally used by tribunes who were elected to look after the interests of the plebeians. Over time the position of the plebeians changed and the power of the veto was used by the politicians to either stop an opponent or to propose their own agenda.The veto was a political tool originally used by tribunes who were elected to look after the interests of the plebeians. Over time the position of the plebeians changed and the power of the veto was used by the politicians to either stop an opponent or to propose their own agenda.The veto was a political tool originally used by tribunes who were elected to look after the interests of the plebeians. Over time the position of the plebeians changed and the power of the veto was used by the politicians to either stop an opponent or to propose their own agenda.The veto was a political tool originally used by tribunes who were elected to look after the interests of the plebeians. Over time the position of the plebeians changed and the power of the veto was used by the politicians to either stop an opponent or to propose their own agenda.The veto was a political tool originally used by tribunes who were elected to look after the interests of the plebeians. Over time the position of the plebeians changed and the power of the veto was used by the politicians to either stop an opponent or to propose their own agenda.The veto was a political tool originally used by tribunes who were elected to look after the interests of the plebeians. Over time the position of the plebeians changed and the power of the veto was used by the politicians to either stop an opponent or to propose their own agenda.The veto was a political tool originally used by tribunes who were elected to look after the interests of the plebeians. Over time the position of the plebeians changed and the power of the veto was used by the politicians to either stop an opponent or to propose their own agenda.
Is it possible to win the popular vote and not be elected president?
yes. It is not only possible but has actually happened four times- in 1824,1876,1888 and 2000.
Do you think Obama will be re-elected?
It depends on the opponent he would be up against, but since the public liked him so much, there is a strong possibility that Barrack Obama will be re-elected. Absolutely not... In July 2009, seven months into his administration, it's too soon to tell.
