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Are the president and vice president elected separately?
Originally, the Vice President was the person who got the second most electoral votes in the presidential election. After that the 12th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution said that the President and Vice President are elected separately, and if they tie they would be chosen by the Senate.
Who was the only person to serve as both president and vice president?
| Gerald Ford | |
|---|---|
| In office August 9, 1974 – January 20, 1977 | |
| Vice President | None (Aug–Dec 1974) Nelson Rockefeller (1974–1977) |
| Preceded by | Richard Nixon |
| Succeeded by | Jimmy Carter |
How old do you have to be in order to run for president?
Requirements to Hold Office According to Article II of the U.S. Constitution, the president must be a natural-born citizen of the United States, be at least 35 years old, and have been a resident of the United States for 14 years.
Can a president and vice president be from different parties?
How a President and Vice President Could Be From Different Parties Still, there’s nothing in the U.S. Constitution, particularly the 12th Amendment, that prevents a Republican from choosing a Democratic running mate or a Democrat from choosing a Green Party politician as her vice presidential candidate.
When was the first time president and vice president were on the same ticket?
Candidates for president and vice president have appeared together on the same ticket since the election of 1804, the year the 12th Amendment was ratified.
How many electors are needed to elect President and vice president?
While registered voters select their preferred candidate for president, the actual electing of the president and vice president is in the hands of the Electoral College. There are 538 electors representing the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Can a president pick a running mate from the same state?
The answer is no. Neither the Constitution nor the Electoral College prevents Bush from picking a fellow Floridian or any candidate from choosing a running mate from the same state. It just might make things tricky, depending on the situation.