Gerald Ford became president without an election.
How did he become president?
Responses
He was the current vice president when Nixon resigned, which automatically makes him the new president.
He was the current vice president when Nixon resigned, which automatically makes him the new president.
He was appointed by the Supreme Court after Nixon's resignation.
He was appointed by the Supreme Court after Nixon's resignation.
He was appointed by Congress with a two-thirds approval vote.
He was appointed by Congress with a two-thirds approval vote.
He was the current minority leader of the House of Representatives when Nixon resigned, which automatically makes him the new president.
1 answer
Gerald Ford became president without an election because he was the current vice president when Richard Nixon resigned. This automatic transition of power is stipulated by the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. So the correct response is:
He was the current vice president when Nixon resigned, which automatically makes him the new president.
