Question

answer the following questions.

1. what determines the number of electors for each state?

members

1. how many total members of the electoral college?
2. the president is chosen directly by the voters in an election. circle: true / false
3. which amendment determines the term lengths for the u.s. president?
4. the vice - president is elected with the president. what are two jobs of the vice - president

as written in the constitution?
26.

1. according to presidential succession, the vice - president shall take over for the

president if he/she has died, resigned, or is unable to carry out the jobs duties.
what does resign mean?

1. which amendment defines presidential succession and disability?
2. according to this amendment, if the president dies or leaves office, the vice - president

shall become president and choose a new vice - president. who must approve this choice?

Explanation:

1. Based on U.S. electoral rules, each state's electors equal its senators (2 per state) plus representatives (based on population).
2. The total number of Electoral College members is the sum of senators (100) and representatives (435) plus 3 for D.C., per the 23rd Amendment.
3. The U.S. President is elected indirectly via the Electoral College, not direct popular vote.
4. The 22nd Amendment limits the President to two terms (max 10 years if succeeding mid-term).
5. Two constitutional roles of the Vice-President are presiding over the Senate and assuming the presidency if the President is unable to serve.
6. "Resign" means voluntarily stepping down from office before the term ends.
7. The 25th Amendment outlines presidential succession and disability procedures.
8. When the Vice-President becomes President due to the President’s death or departure, the new President nominates a Vice-President, who must be approved by both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Answer:

1. The number of senators plus representatives from the state
2. 538
3. False
4. 22nd Amendment
5. Preside over the Senate; succeed the President if unable to serve
6. Voluntarily leave office before term ends
7. 25th Amendment
8. Both houses of Congress (House of Representatives and Senate)