1. The Executive Branch Succession and the Vice President
Presidential Succession- filling a vacancy in the Presidential office.
The President dies, resigns, or is removed by impeachment.
Vice President
Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore of the Senate
Sec. of State
* Set by the Presidential Succession Act of 1947.

2. Disability Gap
25th Amendment fills in “Disability Gap”- the V.P. is to become Acting President if:
1. The President informs Congress in writing that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office.
2. The V.P. and a majority of the members of his Cabinet inform Congress in writing that the President is so incapacitated.

3. Office of the Vice President
Duties:
To preside over the Senate.
Help decide the question of Presidential disability.
Qualifications:
Same as President.
Compensation:
$192,600 yr. with benefits.
President has power to appoint V.P. if that office becomes vacant.