Well, there were “accusations” and there were “allegations” — but — no one was *able to prove it* — and thus, he became President...
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So, in other words .. it’s possible the system failed due to the purposeful deceit of the candidate and negligence of the respective officials, and the American people were duped.
You asked — “So, in other words .. it’s possible the system failed due to the purposeful deceit of the candidate and negligence of the respective officials, and the American people were duped.”
Very true, it’s entirely possible. But, no one could *prove it* and that was the same problem they had back then, too.
So, taking a “lesson from history” — what kinds of problems did Arthur have with signing legislation? Any? Did a law enforcement/sheriff/marshall try to escort him out of the Presidential office? Did the Supreme Court try to remove him? Was there an impeachment of him? Did other foreign governments blackmail him? Was the Constitutional requirement for office *forever altered* never to be respected again?
History will provide you that answer...