Question

Why did the lame duck period need to be addressed?(1 point)
Responses

The lame duck period gave the acting president the chance to extend their term in office.
The lame duck period gave the acting president the chance to extend their term in office.

The lame duck period, or the time between when a vice president becomes the acting president, was too long.
The lame duck period, or the time between when a vice president becomes the acting president, was too long.

The lame duck period, or the time between when Congress proposes an amendment and when the amendment gets ratified, was too long
The lame duck period, or the time between when Congress proposes an amendment and when the amendment gets ratified, was too long

The lame duck period was from November until March leaving a president in office without the ability to make any real decisions.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

**The lame duck period was from November until March leaving a president in office without the ability to make any real decisions.**

This addresses the issue of having an outgoing president who may have limited political capital or motivation to act effectively during the period between the election and the inauguration of a new president.