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Presidential Power. Smooth Transitions. 22 nd Amendment. Ratified in 1951 States that no one can be elected President more than twice (max 8 years). No one who serves more than two years of another President's term can be elected more than once. 20 th Amendment.
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Presidential Power Smooth Transitions
22nd Amendment • Ratified in 1951 • States that no one can be elected President more than twice (max 8 years). • No one who serves more than two years of another President's term can be elected more than once.
20th Amendment • Also known as “lame duck” amendment. • Passed in 1933. • States that the President and Vice-President are sworn into office at noon on Jan. 20th. • Previous President and Vice-President were not sworn in until 4 months after the election.
Presidential Succession • Vice-President • Speaker of the house • President pro tempore of the Senate • Secretary of State • Secretary of Treasury • Secretary of Defense • Attorney General
25th Amendment • Established procedures fore dealing with presidential disability and filling Vice Presidency.
25th Amendment (Cont.) • Due to illness, impeachment, or death Vice President becomes “Actual” President. • Vacancy in VP, President appoints new VP who takes office after majority approval of both houses. • If President or VP and a majority of the Cabinet declare President unable to serve: VP becomes “Acting” President.
25th Amendment (Cont.) • If the President declares himself fit, he may resume duties, unless the VP and a majority of Cabinet disagree. • 2/3 vote by both houses of Congress is required for the VP to remain as “Acting” President.
Presidential Removal • Treason, bribery, or serious misconduct. • Impeachment: Process of bringing formal charges against a public official. (Does not mean removal) • House passes “articles of impeachment” by a majority vote. • Senate with Chief Justice of the United States acts as court, 2/3 vote necessary.
Vice President • Main formal duty: Act as president of the Senate • Tie breaker in a Senate vote. • Role is considered most important before an election. Supposed to balance out party ticket.
VP Expanding role • Chairing commissions • Meeting foreign dignitaries • Representing the nation abroad. • Advising the President.