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The 22nd Amendment and Presidential Service Beyond Two Terms
With Donald Trump set to serve again as president, there has been talk about his ability to continue in office after his second…
The Electoral College’s Role in the 2024 Election
On Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, voters from around the country will complete the process of choosing electors who will pick the next…
What is the Constitutional Role of the Vice President?
During the current presidential election, the importance of the two vice presidential nominees will be a topic of discussion…
On this day: A tied presidential election ends in Washington
It was on this day in 1801 that the House finally decided a tied presidential election because of a constitutional flaw: the…
Looking back at the last presidential election settled by the House
It was on this day that a constitutional crisis was averted when the relatively new 12th Amendment to the Constitution settled the…
10 people who very nearly became president
Constitution Daily looks at two “what if” scenarios that would have given us 10 different Presidents through history. What…
A List of Electoral College Count Resources
On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, Congress will meet as required by the Constitution to certify the winner of the presidential…
Looking Back: The Electoral Commission of 1877
Ted Cruz and other senators are requesting a special electoral commission to investigate the fairness of votes in the 2020…
Explaining how Congress settles electoral college disputes
The next public step in the 2020 presidential election will happen on January 6, 2021, when Congress meets to validate the…
FAQ: What happens next in the presidential election process?
The 2020 election contest between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden seems headed into overtime, as the…
