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- John Quincy Adams was elected by the House of Representatives in 1824 because nobody received a majority of the electoral vote
- Thomas Jefferson was elected by the House of Representatives in 1800 after he and his running mate Aaron Burr tied in electoral votes. The 12th amendment was then added to the Constitution to change the election process and prevent any recurrence of this situation.
- Gerald Ford was nominated for vice-president by President Nixon and approved by both houses of Congress. He then became President when Nixon resigned as President.
- Congress had a role in the election of Rutherford Hayesin 1876. There was a dispute over the credentials of 19 of the electors, so Congress established an election commission to rule on the matter. The commission awarded all 19 disputed votes to Hayes and he won by one electoral vote.
What else can I help you with?
How many presidents have never passed a budget?
All. Presidents do not pass budgets. Congress does.
What branch of government is selected by popular vote?
Congress.
What must vote on whether to approve the selected judge?
congress
The presidents legislative power includes each of the following except what?
Presidents don't have legislative power. Congress has legislative powers. Presidents don't make laws.
The presidents annual speech to the congress?
The annual speech that the president gives to the congress is known as the State of the Union. The speech allows presidents to report the condition of the nation and to outline their legislative agenda and priorities.
What is the collective noun for president and congress?
The collective noun for presidents is a succession of presidents. The collective noun congress is used for a congress of baboons, a congress of crows.
Can former presidents run for congress?
No, former presidents cannot run for Congress. Once someone has served as president, they are not eligible to serve in Congress.
What two presidents served in congress after they were presidents?
p o
Who can override the presidents vote?
congress
Why do presidents have to make laws with congress?
Actually, presidents do not make the laws. Only congress can make the laws. Presidents will promote or push their priorities and try to encourage congress to turn those priorities into laws. Presidents need to work closely with congress, since no bills will pass unless congress agrees to pass them, no matter how much a president might want something done.
Is the presidential candidate selected by congress?
no
How is the term of Congress selected?
4
How many presidents have never passed a budget?
All. Presidents do not pass budgets. Congress does.
Presidents checks Congress through what?
The veto.
How did the congress see reconstruction?
as the presidents responsibility
What is at the top of the Library of Congress?
The presidents book
When did congress chose two presidents?
Never.
