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Rules of Succession: Presidential Vacancy Special Election

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Who shall act as President in case of the death of both the President and Vice-President?

Speaker of the House of Representatives (correct)

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Majority of the Cabinet members

Secretary of State

How is the Acting President determined in case of death, permanent disability, or resignation of the President?

By decision of the Senate

By majority vote of all members of Congress (correct)

By a popular vote

By appointment by the Chief Justice

When does the Vice-President assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President?

In case of indictment by Congress

In case of written declaration by the majority of the Cabinet (correct)

In case of impeachment of the President

In case of resignation by the President alone

Who serves as President in case of a temporary disability?

Vice-President Signup and view all the answers

What is required for Congress to determine a temporary vacancy in the Presidency due to a disability?

2/3 vote of all members, acting on a written declaration by majority of the Cabinet Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Speaker of the House of Representatives play in presidential succession?

Assumes the powers and duties of Acting President Signup and view all the answers

Who has to make a written declaration for a temporary disability to affect the Presidency?

Majority of the Cabinet members Signup and view all the answers

What happens if there is voluntary written declaration by the President regarding his disability?

'Acting' President is appointed Signup and view all the answers

Who determines if there is temporary vacancy in Presidency?

2/3 vote from all Congress members after majority Cabinet approval. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if both President and Vice-President die?

Speaker acts as President until new election. Signup and view all the answers