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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 term expires in four years. While the Constitution’s 22nd Amendment directly restricts Trump’s ability to run for a third term, he possibly could serve in a temporary role under some unusual scenarios.

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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 president and vice president of the…

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Why did the founders create the Electoral College?

In this video, Alexander Keyssar talks about why the founders created the Electoral College.

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Fewer scenarios likely for a tie in the 2024 presidential election

Unlike other recent campaigns, the specter of a tied election is less likely to hang over the 2024 presidential election due to changes related to the 2020…

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What does the Constitution say about voting?

Alexander Keyssar talks about what the Constitution says about voting.

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