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QUESTIONS ON THE TEXT. Section 3. The Federal Executive.
ОглавлениеThe title of "President". The electoral college. The twelfth amendment. The electoral commission (1877). Provisions against a lapse of the presidency.
Original purpose of the electoral college not fulfilled
Electors formerly chosen in many states by districts; now always on a general ticket
"Minority presidents"
Advantages of the electoral system
Nomination of candidates by congressional caucus (1800–24)
Nominating conventions; the "primary"; the district convention; the national convention
Qualifications for the presidency; the term of office
Powers and duties of the president
The president's message
Executive departments; the cabinet
The secretary of state
Diplomatic and consular service
The secretary of the treasury
The other departments
