The President appoints department heads, ambassadors, and high-ranking military officers, often requiring Commission on Appointments’ consent.
Who does the President have the power to nominate and appoint? Read More »
The President can make appointments during congressional recess, but they are temporary and subject to future legislative review.
Can the President make appointments while Congress is in recess? Read More »
The Vice-President becomes the President to serve the unexpired term if the President dies, resigns, or is removed.
What occurs if the President dies, resigns, or is removed during their term? Read More »
A Vice-Presidential vacancy is filled by presidential nomination from Congress, followed by a majority vote from both Houses.
How is a vacancy in the Office of the Vice-President filled? Read More »
Congress calls a special election if both offices are vacant, unless the vacancy occurs within eighteen months of elections.
When is a special election called for the offices of President and Vice-President? Read More »
The President can temporarily transfer power to the Vice-President by submitting a written declaration of inability to Congress.
How can a President declare their own inability to discharge their duties? Read More »
The Vice-President becomes Acting President if a majority of the Cabinet declares the President is unable to govern.
What happens if the Cabinet declares the President is unable to discharge their duties? Read More »
Congress resolves disputes between the President and Cabinet regarding the President’s fitness to hold and exercise official power.
The public must be kept informed about the President’s health status if they suffer from a serious illness.
Must the public be informed if the President has a serious illness? Read More »
Security-related Cabinet members and the Armed Forces Chief of Staff must have access to a seriously ill President.
Who is guaranteed access to the President during a serious illness? Read More »
