Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Connecticut
Presidencial Oath of office
Does the vice-president automatically become president upon the death of a president --- or must he first take the oath of office as prescribed by the constitution?
Article II sec. I
Asked on 9/15/03, 5:23 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
Re: Presidencial Oath of office
He automatically becomes president. He will be expected to take the oath of office as soon as possible, but if there is a dire emergency requiring immediate presidential action he can act before being officially sworn in.
Answered on 9/15/03, 5:28 pm