PRESIDENTIAL DISABILITY AGREEMENTS PRIOR TO THE 25TH AMENDMENT

In: Presidential studies quarterly, Band 12, Heft 2, S. 208-215

Abstract

THE LEGITIMACY OF THE VICE PRESIDENT SUCCEEDING TO THE PRESIDENCY, AUTOMATICALLY, UPON THE DEATH OF A CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE US HAS LONG BEEN ACCEPTED AS PART OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL SYSTEM. BUT THE VP'S ROLE IF A PRESIDENT IS PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY UNABLE TO DISCHARGE HIS DUTIES IS A QUESTION NOT EVEN OFFICIALLY ADDRESSED UNTIL 1958. HISTORY OF PRES. AND VP AGREEMENTS UP TO 25TH AMENDMENT IS PROBED.