Presidential Crossword Puzzle
Across
- 7. Washingtons first Secretary of State who later tied with Aaron Burr in 1800 leading to the 12th Amendment
- 9. Ceremony on January 20 when the President elect is sworn in and begins their term
- 11. Amendment requiring separate electoral votes for President and Vice President
- 12. First VP to assume the presidency after a President William Henry Harrison died in office
Down
- 1. Agencies and departments making up the non elected administrative arm of the executive branch
- 2. The 538 member group that formally elects the President requiring 270 votes to win
- 3. Group of presidential advisors made up of the heads of the 15 federal departments
- 4. Party meeting where members choose their strongest candidate for election
- 5. Election to pick a partys candidate can be closed party only or open to all
- 6. Number of years a candidate must have lived in the US to run for President or VP
- 8. First person to become President without being elected as President or VP nominated under the 25th Amendment
- 10. President who gave VP Al Gore real responsibilities creating a new model for the Vice Presidency