In the event of presidential incapacity, who is first in line to take over the office?
History · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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In the event of presidential incapacity, the Vice President is the first in line to take over the office. If the President is unable to fulfill their duties, the Vice President assumes the role of Acting President. This is outlined in the United States Constitution under the 25th Amendment, which also provides procedures for the President to voluntarily transfer powers to the Vice President in case of temporary incapacity. If both the President and Vice President are unable to serve, the line of succession includes other officials, such as the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate, as well as members of the President's Cabinet in a specified order.