Under what circumstances would a new vice president assume the duties of president?
a. if no candidate achieves 270 electoral votes and the House vote results in an absolute majority of votes for one of the top three candidates–
b. if the top presidential vote getter declines the office and the House has to select a new candidate
c. if the House vote does not result in a majority for one candidate and the Senate gives more than 51 votes to one of the vice presidential candidates
d. if neither the House nor the Senate can establish a clear majority for president or vice president
c
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A. state B. anarchy C. society D. economy E. monopoly
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false
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A. Recommendations from the Council of Economic Advisers B. The population levels from the census C. Recommendations from the president D. Changes in the consumer price index E. Changes to the gross domestic product
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