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.
The 25nd Amendment to the US Constitution establishes that the Vice President can actually become President, not merely acting President, and provides for the appointment of a new Vice President should this occur.
This was established somewhat ambiguously in Article II, section 1, clause 6 of the US Constitution, which states that
In Case of the Removal of the President from Office, or of his Death, Resignation, or Inability to discharge the Powers and Duties of the said Office, the Same shall devolve on the Vice President, and the Congress may by Law provide for the Case of Removal, Death, Resignation or Inability, both of the President and Vice President, declaring what Officer shall then act as President, and such Officer shall act accordingly, until the Disability be removed, or a President shall be elected.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.
25th Amendment.
The Vice President, who has now become the President, chooses someone to fill the position of Vice President. That nominee then must be ratified (approved) by both Houses of the U.S. Congress. According to Amendment XXV to the U.S. Constitution (ratified February 10, 1967), if the President is removed from office, or if the President dies or resigns, the Vice President becomes President. The amendment also provides for the situation where the President is temporarily disabled, such as if the President has a surgical procedure or becomes mentally unstable. Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President nominates a Vice President who takes office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress.
12th Amendment- Revises presidential election procedures 20th Amendment- New President takes office on January 20th 22nd Amendment- President can only have 2 terms 25th Amendment- Rules for who becomes president if something happens to the president
In accordance with the 25th Amendment of the U. S. Constituion, the new president nominates someone to be the next vice president, and he or she becomes the next vice president after a confirmation of a majority of both house of congress.
The 25th Amendment (ratified in 1967)
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.
Besides explicitly providing that the Vice President can be sworn in as the new President in the event of presidential disability, the 1967 amendment also establishes the procedure for the appointment and confirmation of a new Vice President when the office becomes vacant. It provides for a temporary disability of the President by notification to the senior members of Congress.
25th Amendment.
The 25th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States prescribes when and how the vice president becomes the Acting President.
The Constitution provides that an amendment may be proposed either by the Congress with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate or by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the State legislatures. None of the 27 amendments to the Constitution have been proposed by constitutional convention. The Congress proposes an amendment in the form of a joint resolution. Since the President does not have a constitutional role in the amendment process, the joint resolution does not go to the White House for signature or approval. A proposed amendment becomes part of the Constitution as soon as it is ratified by three-fourths of the States (38 of 50 States).
12th Amendment- Revises presidential election procedures 20th Amendment- New President takes office on January 20th 22nd Amendment- President can only have 2 terms 25th Amendment- Rules for who becomes president if something happens to the president
25 amendment
The 25th.
The 20th amendment sets out the term limits for the president, which is important because even the president needs rules. It also describes who becomes president if something happens to him.
The Vice-President elect.
It determined the order of succession.