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Who was the first vice president to become president upon the death of a chief executive?
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That was John Tyler. He became the 10th president when William Henry Harrison died on April 4, 1841.
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What president was the first Vice-President to gain office due to the death of the chief executive?
Andrew Johnson
What constitutional provision replaces the president in case of death or other circumstances?
The 25th Amendment deals with death or incapacitation of the chief executive officer i.e., President or Vice President.
How will the vice president become president?
Death or impeachment of President....
Who becomes president upon death of the chief executive?
Aocording to the U.S. Constitution, the vice president becomes president. The order of succession continues with the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, the president pro tempore of the U.S. Senate, and then Cabinet members in the chronological order of their positions.
Can the supreme court pardon somebody on death row?
No. The president or a governor (depending on whether it is a federal or state conviction) can pardon someone. Courts can reverse a person's conviction, which would have a similar effect, but they are different processes.Added: The Judicial Branch is legally incapable of issuing a "pardon' to anyone. Only the Chief Executive of the Executive Branch (Governor or President) can issue a pardon.
Who was the first vice president to become president following the death of Chief Executive?
William Henry Harrison was the first President to die in office, until that time not much thought was given to who would succeed the President if something happened. John Tyler, the Vice President stepped into the role of President after President Harrison's death. Up to this time the American nation was briefly confused on the process of succession. Tyler took the presidential oath of office on Apr. 6,1841 initiating a custom that would govern future successions, and became the first U.S. vice president to assume the office of president upon the death of his predecessor. It was not until 1967 that Tyler's action of assuming full powers of the presidency was legally codified in the Twenty-fifth Amendment.
Who was the first vice president to become president as a result of death?
John Tyler.
Who was the first vice president to become president due to the death?
John Tyler.
Who was the first vice president to become a president after the other president's death?
John Tyler who was in for Willam Harrison
In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation the shall become President.?
Yes
How many vice presidents have become president due to the death or resignation of a president?
9
Who was the first president to become president when the previous officeholder died?
John Tyler was the first VP to become president after the death of William Henry Harrison.
