Which of the Following Statements About the Vice-Presidential Route to the Presidency

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the vice-presidential route to the presidency is correct?

• A) It has hardly ever been a viable one.
• B) It works better through election than succession.
• C) It works better through succession than election.
• D) It has been a viable one for most vice presidents.
• E) It has always been contested by party leaders and outspoken members of the judiciary.

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Definitions:

Hispaniola

An island in the Caribbean, which is currently shared by two sovereign nations: the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Spanish Reconquista

The period from the 8th to the 15th century during which Christian kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula reconquered territory from Muslim rulers.

Aztec Empire

A Mesoamerican empire that flourished in central Mexico in the 14th, 15th, and early 16th centuries, known for its sophisticated civilization, architectural achievements, and complex social structure before falling to Spanish conquerors.

Hernán Cortés

A Spanish Conquistador known for his expedition that led to the fall of the Aztec Empire and the establishment of Mexico City on its ruins.