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Understanding the Presidential Term Limit and Succession Process in the US Government

Learn about the President's term limits, qualifications, and the succession process in case of death. Discover exceptions and historical examples like the JFK and LBJ scenario. Understand the roles of VP, Speaker, President Pro Tempore, and Cabinet members.

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Understanding the Presidential Term Limit and Succession Process in the US Government

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  1. Executive Branch 2/21

  2. Article Two: President-Executive Branch • 1. President • 4 year terms • Can only have 2 terms • Exception: If you “sub” for 2 years or less, you can have 2 elections. You COULD have a grand total of 10 years. • Example: JKF assassinated and Johnson(VP) takes over (new president). Johnson was elected for 4 years after “subbing”, but he then decided not to run for again for a 2nd time. • 2. President Qualifications • Has to be born in U.S. • 35 years old • Lived for 14 years in U.S.

  3. President • 3. Death of President • Act of Congress 1947: • If the President dies, the VP becomes president • If the VP dies, the speaker is next in line • If the speaker dies, then the President Pro Temp of Senate is next in line. • Each cabinet member is next (sect. of state). • THEN congress votes and chooses someone. • 25th Amendment: New president selects his VP, BUT congress has to have a majority vote to approve the new VP

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