Ivanka Trump is not the first presidential daughter to have an active role in the White House. Other daughters, such as Anna Roosevelt and Margaret Wilson, have also taken on important duties and advocated for women’s suffrage. Martha Jefferson Randolph assumed the role of First Lady after her mother’s death, while Alice Roosevelt represented her […]
Peter Cooper, at 85 years old, was the oldest person to be nominated for US presidency in 1875. He formed the Greenback Party and died at 92. William Jennings Bryan was the youngest nominee at 36, while Ralph Nader and Pat Paulsen ran multiple times but were never elected. The oldest person nominated for the […]
Victoria Woodhull, the first female presidential candidate in 1872, advocated for women’s equality but was criticized for her sexual views. She published an exposé on a critic and was arrested for mailing pornographic material. She later lived in England until her death in 1927. The first female presidential candidate was Victoria Woodhull of the Equal […]
US presidential election voter turnout based on voting age population (VAP) has been around 50-60% since 1948, with the highest being 63% in 1960. Voter turnout based on registered voters has consistently been 85% or higher since 1964, except for 2008. The lowest VAP turnout was in 1920, 1924, and 1988, while the highest was […]
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award in the United States, given by the president for non-military activities. It can be awarded to citizens of other countries and has been criticized for being awarded too frequently. The award is a white star with golden eagles and blue stars, hanging from a blue […]
The presidential inauguration in Washington, DC is a major event that occurs every four years, with festivities lasting 10 days. The key event is the swearing-in of the president-elect and vice-president-elect, usually performed by the Chief Justice of the United States. The day also includes a formal luncheon, parade, and inaugural address. Tickets are required […]
The selection of Sarah Palin as John McCain’s running mate in 2008 caused controversy due to her questionable political and personal record. There were rumors that both McCain and Barack Obama might change their vice presidential picks, but the process is difficult and rarely enforced. The only times it has happened were in 1824 and […]
The United States Secret Service has been responsible for the Presidential Protection Division since 1901, despite their original purpose being to combat counterfeit currency. Special Agents receive extensive training in protective practices and are willing to risk their lives to protect the President. Only one agent has been killed in an assassination attempt, but the […]
In the US, political parties choose their presidential candidates through national conventions where delegates from each state vote. Delegates are chosen through primaries or caucuses, and the number of delegates is determined by the party based on various factors. The nominee is chosen based on delegate votes, and sometimes candidates will endorse the favorite to […]
A presidential candidate can choose a vice president from the opposite party, but it is unlikely due to party unity and succession concerns. A mixed ticket could cause issues with party control and the line of succession. It was more common in the past, but rare now. It could work if both candidates were moderates, […]
The US presidential election is an indirect election where citizens vote for party representatives called electors. Each state has a number of electors based on its congressional representation, and the winner-takes-all system is used in most states. Electors then vote for the president and vice president, with the winner needing at least 270 electoral votes. […]
The presidential line of succession ensures that the US always has a leader, even in a crisis. The Vice-President is first in line, followed by the President of the Chamber of Deputies and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. The line then runs through the Presidential Cabinet. Officials who could succeed to the position […]
A parliamentary system has the chief executive as part of the legislature, while a presidential system separates the executive and legislative functions. In a parliamentary system, the legislature holds power and the chief executive is accountable to them. The two systems differ in their effects on efficiency and political acrimony, and in their ability to […]
Determining the winner of a presidential debate can be subjective and influenced by factors such as media bias and personal opinion. Instant polls and expert analysis may provide insight, but it’s important to also consider a candidate’s plans and truthfulness. Good public speaking skills do not always equate to good leadership. It can be hard […]
To become US president, one must be a natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, and a resident for 14 years. Informal expectations include good morals, public speaking skills, political and military experience, and access to large sums of money. Exceptions include term limits and impeachment. Under the terms of the United States Constitution, someone […]
The US Constitution allows Congress to override a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority vote. Bipartisanship can also help override a veto. The presidential veto exists to prevent any branch of government from taking over. If a law is declared unconstitutional, Congress may not attempt to overturn a veto. The Supreme Court can rule against […]
Presidential veto power varies by country, with reasons for vetoing including unconstitutionality, opposition to the president’s beliefs, and being against the public good. There are two types of presidents: leaders and caretakers. There are four types of presidential veto, with the strongest being the direct veto. The ability to override a presidential veto is a […]
