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In case the President is unable to perform the duties of his office who assumes them?
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What if something happens to the president?
If the president cannot perform his duties for any reason the Vice President assumes the Presidency. If the Vice President cannot perform the Speaker of the House assumes the duties of the President
What are the constitutional provisions for filling the executive office if the president is unable to perform those duties?
It's in the Constitution that the vice president takes over.
Identify a constitutional amendment passed since 1960 that illustrates the Constitutions flexability?
The 25th amendment (1967) to the Constitution shows the Constitution's flexibility. When the Constitution was first drafted, it did not have any provisions for presidential disability or vacancy in the office of vice president. This amendment established a process whereby if the president becomes disabled, the vice president assumes the responsibilities of that office until the president can resume his duties.
Who succeeds the president if he cannot carry out the duties of the office?
The Vice President
What best summerizes the main purpose of the executive office of the president?
The main purpose of the Executive Office of the President is to help the President carry out his or her duties as chief executive.
What if something happens to the president?
If the president cannot perform his duties for any reason the Vice President assumes the Presidency. If the Vice President cannot perform the Speaker of the House assumes the duties of the President
Who takes over if the president is absent?
The vice president becomes President if the President dies or is removed from office . There are also procedures by which the vice-president can temporarily assume the duties of president, either voluntarily or involuntarily.
When does the president assume duties?
The President assumes his duties upon being sworn into office. This used to occur on March 4, but in 1934, it was moved to January 20, and it is on that day when the new president officially takes office.
What occurs when the President is unable to perform the duties of office?
The 25th amendment provides for succession in the event a president dies, is unable to fulfill his duties due to a physical or mental disability.
Who takes over if the President gets hurt?
The Vice President will take over for the President if the latter is hurt or cannot perform the duties of the office.
Is the speaker of the house of representatives the first in line to succeed the president should he or she become unable to perform the duties of the office?
No, the Vice President is.
What are the constitutional provisions for filling the executive office if the president is unable to perform those duties?
It's in the Constitution that the vice president takes over.
A president may need to produce evidence of his ability to perform the powers and duties of his office in the event that?
the Vice President and a majority of the Cabinet challenge this ability.
If president is indicted can he perform duties?
Yes. He could his keep his office, but a trial would interfere with his doing his duties. His legal team probably delay any trial for a long time. The only way a President can be removed from office is via the impeachment process specified in the Constitution.
When a vice president is unable to perform his duties how is a new VP chosen?
Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress. --From the 25th amendment
What are three reasons the president would be unable to carry out the powers and duties of his office?
Reasons why the President can not perform his duties. 1. He is dead 2. He is very sick, either physically or mentally -- there are a huge number of illnesses that could make him very sick.
How many times can a vice president be president?
Three times. First time if the president dies or becomes incapacitated that he cannot perform the duties of the Office. The Second and Third times are after winning the national presidential election.
