How did Gerald Ford became US president without an election?

He was the recipient of two remarkable events, both of which occurred during what is clearly one of the most troubling years in one of the most disreputable regimes in US history: * elected Vice President Spiro T. read more

A. He was appointed by the Supreme Court after Nixon's resignation. B. He was the current minority leader of the House of Representatives when Nixon resigned, which automatically makes him the new president. C. He was the current vice president when Nixon resigned, which automatically makes him the new president. D. read more