What does it mean that the vice president is ''only a heartbeat away'' from the presidency
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People say that the Vice President is "only a heartbeat away" from the presidency because the vice president is first in the order of succession. If the President's heart should stop beating, the Vice President takes over the office. If the president dies or otherwise become incapacitated, the vice-president becomes president.
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The vice presidency has taken on more importance in recent years because of what
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the influence and experience of recent vice presidents
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According to the Constitution which procedure is followed if the office of the Vice President becomes vacant
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The President nominates a new Vice President.
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What does it mean that the vice president is ''only a heartbeat away'' from the presidency
People say that the Vice President is "only a heartbeat away" from the presidency because the vice president is first in the order of succession. If the President's heart should stop beating, the Vice President takes over the office. If the president dies or otherwise become incapacitated, the vice-president becomes president.
The vice presidency has taken on more importance in recent years because of what
the influence and experience of recent vice presidents
According to the Constitution which procedure is followed if the office of the Vice President becomes vacant