Question

Gerald Ford became president without an election.

How did he become 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 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.

Answer 1

He was the current vice president when Nixon resigned, which automatically makes him the new president.