Question

At one point in our country, we actually had both a president ____ and vice president who were never elected by the people.

a) Appointed by Congress
b) Chosen by the Supreme Court
c) Accidental succession
d) Appointed by the previous president

Answer 1

Prior to the passage of the Twelfth Amendment, both the President and Vice President were not elected by the people. With the ratification of the 25th Amendment in 1967, a vacancy in the Vice Presidency may be filled by the President, who appoints a Vice President subject to majority votes in both the House and the Senate.

Step-by-step explanation:

Prior to the passage of the Twelfth Amendment, both the President and Vice President were not elected by the people. The electoral college initially selected two candidates - one for President, and the runner up for Vice President. With the ratification of the 25th Amendment in 1967, a vacancy in the Vice Presidency may be filled by the President, who appoints a Vice President subject to majority votes in both the House and the Senate.