25th amendment
The 25th amendment
The purpose of the 25th amendment to the US Constitution is to establish a line of succession from the President. This amendment determines who should become President in the event that the President is no longer able to preform his duties.
Amendment 25 contains this information.
The 25th amendment to the Constitution did. It was ratified in 1967. It says that if the president is removed the vice president will become the president.
1951, with the ratification of the 22nd Amendment.
Yes, but mabye not resign. That is the point of being vice president.
No- Clinton having already served two terms as President is not eligible to be vice president.
Such was the case until the 12th amendment to the US Constitution was ratified on 6/15/1804. This amendment calls for separate votes on the President and vice-president.
the 25th amendment.
Though stated in the body of the original Constitution, Article II, Secotion 1, the 25th Amendment (XXV) further clarifies that the Vice President is always the direct successor to the President (in the event of his/her death, or other special circumstances elaborated on therein). Additionally, the 20th Amendment (XX) provides that in the event of the President-elect's death (again, among other things) prior to being swort in, the Vice-President elect is to then serve as President in his place (from innauguration day until the end of the original term 4 years later).
The U.S. Constitution addresses the scenario of a president dying in office in the 25th Amendment, ratified in 1967. Specifically, Section 1 of the amendment states that if the president is removed from office, dies, or resigns, the vice president shall become president. This amendment clarifies the line of succession and ensures continuity of leadership in the executive branch.