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Vice President And Succession

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Sam Spurlin

The document discusses the evolving role of the Vice President of the United States. It notes that traditionally the Vice President was seen as an insignificant role, but over time the office has taken on more responsibilities. It highlights that Richard Nixon was influential in expanding the Vice President's role to include presiding over Cabinet meetings and temporarily assuming executive powers. The 25th Amendment further formalized procedures for replacing a president who is unable to serve. The document poses questions about qualifications for presidential succession.

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The Vice President & the Succession of the President of the United States
What role should the vice- president play in our government?
what role does the Constitution specify? serve as President if he is unable to serve. preside over the Senate (and cast deciding votes in case of a tie).
the most insignificant office that ever the invention of man contrived or his imagination conceived. John Adams, 1st Vice President
Once there were two brothers. One ran away to sea; the other was elected Vice President of the United States. And nothing was heard of either of them again. Thomas R. Marshall, 28th Vice President
growth of the office was not until 1933 that the Vice President was invited to Cabinet meetings. Harry Truman was kept uninformed on all war and postwar issues (including the atomic bomb).
Richard Nixon reinvented the role of VP. presided over Cabinet meetings in Eisenhowers absence first VP to temporarily assume control of executive branch (after Ike had a heart attack).
Dick Cheneys impact positive or negative?
25th Amendment fills the gaps in presidential succession. determines when a President is unable to perform his duties. president may inform Congress, in writing, that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office. the VP and majority of the members of the Cabinet inform Congress, in writing, that the President is incapacitated.
presidential succession do you agree? should it be restricted to only elected officials? what qualities does the person taking over the Presidency need? Are there any positions that might be better qualified?

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Vice President And Succession

  • 1. The Vice President & the Succession of the President of the United States
  • 2. What role should the vice- president play in our government?
  • 3. what role does the Constitution specify? serve as President if he is unable to serve. preside over the Senate (and cast deciding votes in case of a tie).
  • 4. the most insignificant office that ever the invention of man contrived or his imagination conceived. John Adams, 1st Vice President
  • 5. Once there were two brothers. One ran away to sea; the other was elected Vice President of the United States. And nothing was heard of either of them again. Thomas R. Marshall, 28th Vice President
  • 6. growth of the office was not until 1933 that the Vice President was invited to Cabinet meetings. Harry Truman was kept uninformed on all war and postwar issues (including the atomic bomb).
  • 7. Richard Nixon reinvented the role of VP. presided over Cabinet meetings in Eisenhowers absence first VP to temporarily assume control of executive branch (after Ike had a heart attack).
  • 8. Dick Cheneys impact positive or negative?
  • 9. 25th Amendment fills the gaps in presidential succession. determines when a President is unable to perform his duties. president may inform Congress, in writing, that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office. the VP and majority of the members of the Cabinet inform Congress, in writing, that the President is incapacitated.
  • 10. presidential succession do you agree? should it be restricted to only elected officials? what qualities does the person taking over the Presidency need? Are there any positions that might be better qualified?