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What is the process for appointing a Vice President?
If the Vice President dies, resigns, or becomes President, the President can appoint a new Vice President. The appointment needs to be confirmed by a majority vote of both the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.
Who elects the Vice President?
Ans. The Vice-President is elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both House of Parliament. Q 11.
Who approves a Vice President nomination?
Vice President of the United States
| Vice President of the United States of America | |
|---|---|
| Seat | Washington, D.C. |
| Appointer | Electoral College, or, if vacant, President via Congressional confirmation |
| Term length | Four years, no term limit |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of the United States |
What does presidential appointment mean?
The positions are known as presidential appointments because the president selects people to serve in various federal government positions. Presidential appointments include all U.S. ambassadors, all Cabinet positions, all U.S. Supreme Court justices, and all federal judge positions.
What happens when there is a vacancy in the Vice President’s Office?
Those circumstances are provided for in the 25th Amendment to the Constitution, which was passed in 1967. Section 2 states: “Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress.”
When does the vice president need a Senate confirmation?
In the case of a vacancy in the office of Vice President during a term (meaning before the next election), the 25th amendment allows the President to nominate a replacement, but this nomination must be confirmed by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress (not just the Senate.)
How is the Vice President of the United States replaced?
Replacing the Vice President. 25th Amendment: Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress. The vice president takes the same oath of office as members of Congress.
When does the vice president become Acting President?
The initial deciding group is the Vice President and a majority of either the Cabinet or some other body that Congress may designate (though Congress has never done so). If this group declares a President “unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office,” the Vice President immediately becomes Acting President.