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There are three sections in the Constitution that specify the line of succession. First is Article II, Section 1, where it says that the Vice President is next in line. The second is in the 20th Amendment, Section 3, which says that if the President-elect dies before taking office, then the VP-elect gets inaugurated. The third is in the 25th Amendment, which clarified Article II, explicitly stating that if the President can no longer serve, that the VP becomes President.

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Which constitutional amendment provides that if the president dies resigns or is removed from office the vice president becomes the new president?

This was established generally in Article 2, section 1 of the US Constitution. But it was further clarified by the 25th Amendment (1967), which establishes that the Vice President becomes the President in this circumstance, not merely the Acting President as was previously interpreted by some. The Presidential Succession Acts of 1792 and 1947 also provided for the death or removal of the President or his successors.


What current controversial issue is tied to the eighth amendment's prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment?

The death penalty for very serious crimes is cruel and unusual.


What did the 25th amendment change?

The 25th amendment to the U.S. Constitution clarified questions of succession in the event of a president dies, becomes disabled or leaves office for any reason. It also establishes procedures for replacing the Vice President when he assumes the Presidency. In addition is deals with the situation where the President become medically disabled.


What is presidental succession in government?

At the death or incapacity of the president, the vice president becomes president. If that is not possible, the succession falls to the Speaker of the House of Representatives.


What amendment was used to argue Roper v Simmons?

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