Presidential Election Procedures and Outcomes

The video discusses the complexities of the US presidential election process, focusing on scenarios where no candidate wins a clear majority. It explores the possibility of a brokered convention in the Republican primaries, leading to a third-party run by Donald Trump and other candidates. The video also examines the potential for a deadlock in the Electoral College, requiring Congress to select the president, and the implications of such a scenario.

What was the main reason for creating a second version of the video?

• To add more content

• To include viewer feedback

• To correct a mistake

• To improve video quality

Why is it important for a presidential election to have a clear winner?

• To avoid a recount

• To increase voter turnout

• To ensure a smooth transition of power

• To prevent media bias

What happens if no candidate gets a majority of delegates in the Republican primaries?

• A new election is held

• The candidate with the most votes wins

• A brokered convention occurs

• The election is postponed

Who might run as a third-party candidate if they feel robbed in the Republican primaries?

• Paul Ryan

• Donald Trump

• Ted Cruz

• Marco Rubio

What could happen if multiple candidates split the vote in the presidential election?

• The election is canceled

• A new candidate is introduced

• The Electoral College cannot decide

• A single candidate wins by a landslide

What does the 12th Amendment specify if the Electoral College cannot pick a president?

• The Senate chooses the president

• The Supreme Court decides

• Congress, specifically the House, picks the president

• The election is redone

Who becomes the emergency president if Congress cannot decide by January 20th?

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The Vice President

• The Secretary of State

What happens if the Speaker of the House resigns to run for president?

• The Vice President takes over

• A new Speaker is elected

• The Senate Majority Leader takes over

• The election is postponed

Who would become president if the Democrats control the House and the Speaker becomes the emergency president?

• Hillary Clinton

• Joe Biden

• Bernie Sanders

• Nancy Pelosi

What is the role of the House of Representatives in a presidential election deadlock?

• To dissolve the Electoral College

• To select the president

• To appoint a temporary president

• To organize a new election