If the vice president becomes president who becomes vice president quizlet

According to the Presidential Succession Act of 1792, the Senate president pro tempore 1 was next in line after the vice president to succeed to the presidency, followed by the Speaker of the House.

The president nominates a new vice president who then must be confirmed by a majority vote in both chambers of Congress.

A 1947 law changed the order of succession to place the Speaker of the House in line after the vice president, followed by the president pro tempore, and then the secretary of state and other cabinet officers in order of their departments' creation. This is the system in effect today.

A V.P. vacancy is filled by the President's nomination and congresses confirmation of an individual. Presidential Roles: Chief of Executive: Powers given to the president that are listed in the Constitution.