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Why are there few formal qualifications to be the US president?
The qualifications were put into place by the founding fathers when they wrote the Constitution and have not changed. I think they did not want to eliminate anybody who might be a good President. The voters add their own qualifications when they vote and there is a grueling campaign that tends to expose any weaknesses in a candidate. I wonder what qualifications you would like to add.
What did the twelfth amendment to the constitution do?
changed the way votes were cast for the President and vice president
Does the constitution call for the election of the vice president?
At one time early in United States history, the President and vice-President were elected seperately. The Constitution was later changed to have the President and vice-President run as a pair.
What changed the second-most-electoral votes rule by requiring ''distint ballots'' for president and vice president?
the original constitution
Can the constitution get changed?
Yes, the constitution can be amended. A bill is passed in the congress and signed by the president. It also has to be ratified by 3/4th of the States.
In 1787 how old do you have to be to run for President?
The US Constitution hasn't changed. It was 35 then and is 35 now.
Can us president stay in office after two terms if country is in distress?
No, not unless the Constitution is changed -- changing the Constitution is a slow, laborious process.
What did you do in 1800 if a president died?
The vice-president becomes the president if the president dies. This was true in 1800 and always since the Constitution was ratified. What has changed is a process for replacing the vice-president if something happens to him.
What is the difference between the Constitution of India and South Africa?
constitution of India is not changed .while the constitution of South Africa has changed.
Why do you not elect a president by popular vote?
Because the President is elected based on Electoral votes. The US Constitution spells out the process for electing the President. Congress has never changed the way we do it.
What is called when the constitution is changed?
When the constitution is changed it is called an amendment.
What is rigid and flexible constitution?
rigid constitution are those constitution that can not be changed why FLEXIBLE constitution are constitution that can be changed through a process of amendment
