Amendment Xxv Presidential Disability And Succession

Author : Sylvia Engdahl
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780737751116
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Amendment XXV: Presidential Disability and Succession written by Sylvia Engdahl and published by Greenhaven Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides historical background on the Twenty-fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which deals with the role of the vice president in the event the president becomes incapacitated, draws from primary and secondary sources to look at how the amendment has been tested in the courts, and examines related controversies and debates.

Author : James M. Ronan
Publisher : Lexington Books
ISBN 13 : 1498514723
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Living Dangerously written by James M. Ronan and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2015-08-06 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ask the average American who takes over in the event something happens to the President of the United States, and you’re likely to receive the correct answer. However, what about succession beyond the vice presidency? Fortunately, our nation has an established line of presidential succession that is meant to ensure continuity in the nation’s highest office. Unfortunately, there are several fundamental flaws in the model. This work begins by examining the fascinating history of presidential disability and succession, an issue that has impacted our nation’s highest office since the very beginning. After highlighting the reoccurring nature of this problem, it then provides an analysis of the alarming state of our current disability and succession guidelines, many of which are dangerously outdated, especially when it comes to the threat of terrorism. It then explores these flaws, specifically the glaring problems associated with including members of Congress in the line of succession. Along with questions concerning suitability and preparedness, statistics detailing the partisan composition of Congress over the last half-century illustrate that a sudden shift in party control of the presidency is not only possible, but likely. Finally, it concludes by highlighting an inherent flaw in a line of succession in which every member is located in one small area that happens to be the most attractive target for a would-be terrorist. While the issues explored in this work have been present for more than a half-century, the combination of an increased partisan divide between the executive and legislative branches, as well as the dangers of terrorist attack, combine to require immediate action. Just as the average American may be surprised to discover the Speaker of the House stands second in the line of succession, they would likely be shocked at the potential for chaos and confusion that could unfold in a battle for the presidency. Therefore, it is vitally important to address these concerns now, before they play out in front of a national audience.

Author : Richard M. Merelman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 14 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Presidential Disability and Succession written by Richard M. Merelman and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Kenneth R. Crispell
Publisher : Miller Center Presidential
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Papers on Presidential Disability and the Twenty-fifth Amendment written by Kenneth R. Crispell and published by Miller Center Presidential. This book was released on 1988 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Papers on Presidential Disability and the Twenty-Fifth Amendment describes the formation, efforts, and conclusions of the Miller Center Commission on Presidential Disability and the Twenty-Fifth Amendment--the fourth national commission organized by the Center that advances the ideas on the national improvement of the presidency. Orginally, the group met to advise the Center on the necessity and feasibility of a study of presidential disability, and Commission participants were primarily physicians whose expertise were in medical questions and medical issues. As the study progressed, however, the Commission expanded to include legislators, social scientists, and policy makers who explored a wide range of issues and problems. The book is divided into four sections and an appendix. The first section details the formation of the commission, the preliminary meetings in Washington, D.C., and the subsequent proposals for the study. The second section provides an overview of the role of the presidential physician and describes the burden of conflicting loyalties--to the patient and to the country--he must face. The definition and determination of "inability to serve" is also debated by both medical and political experts. Related to this discussion is the use of medications and treatments that may impair presidential decision-making abilities. The third section is a series of interviews and correspondence with prominent medical, legal, and political authorities. Topics discussed include: the coordination of law enforcement and national defense in the event of an attack on the president, changes in legal arrangements, the role of Congress during presidential disability, procedures for military command succession, and competing interpretations and reports are provided in the fourth section. They serve as examples of the analyses that took place prior to the formation of the Commission. Included in this section is a memorandum that foretells the differences in thinking between the original medical group that b

Author : James F. Toole
Publisher : University Rochester Press
ISBN 13 : 9781580460699
Total Pages : 620 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Presidential Disability written by James F. Toole and published by University Rochester Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In response to an invitation by President Jimmy Carter to the American Academy of Neurology in May 1994, James F. Toole, neurologist, and Arthur S. Link, biographer of Woodrow Wilson, established the Working Group on Presidential Disability whose members include medical doctors, politicians, and former administration members. This book represents the papers and discussions of the Working Group, as well as its final report on and recommendations for determining how and when the Twenty-Fifth Amendment is to be used. The findings and deliberations of the Working Group were issued in a set of nine recommendations for the effective use of the Twenty-Fifth Amendment, which are included in this book, along with commentary on the recommendations."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Kenneth W. Thompson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Papers on Presidential Disability and the Twenty-fifth Amendment written by Kenneth W. Thompson and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Politics, law and medicine come together in any analysis of presidential disability. Constitutional questions arise in the interpretation and implementation of the Twenty-fifth Amendment. For these reasons, the Miller Center turned to a group of outstanding medical, legal and political authorities to broaden and deepen understanding on presidential disability. Contributors: Senator Birch E. Bayh, Jr.; Kenneth R. Crispell, M.D.; Paul B. Stephan III; C. Knight Aldrich, M.D.; Norman J. Knorr, M.D.; Daniel Harrington, M.D.; James F. Childress and Kenneth W. Thompson. The "Report of the Miller Center Commission on Presidential Disability and the Twenty-Fifth Amendment" is included as an annex. Co-published with the Miller Center of Public Affairs.

Author : Birch Bayh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780672511608
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book One Heartbeat Away: Presidential Disability and Succession written by Birch Bayh and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : James Ronan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Living Dangerously written by James Ronan and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation examines previous instances of presidential disability and succession, and the historical implications of each case. It also evaluates congressional responses to these crises. Prior to 1967, there were several critical changes to the line of succession, such as the Presidential Succession Act of 1947, moving the line back to Congress. These events are fully evaluated to determine why the glaring problems associated with presidential disability were not addressed. From there, it examines the 25th Amendment to determine what factors prompted Congress to act after years of ignoring the problem. By exploring the legislative history of the amendment, it highlights the political and constitutional obstacles previous reforms faced, and how such complex issues impacted the process. The issues that prevented previous attempts at reform -- especially, the role of the vice president and the location of the line of succession after it -- were resolved in a relatively short period of time following the Kennedy assassination. This dissertation critically evaluates why such comprehensive reforms were ultimately successful at that time in history. Finally, this work examines the suitability of disability and succession guidelines in a post-9/11 world. After highlighting the dangerous flaws currently in place, such as an ill-conceived legislative line of succession, it concludes by proposing recommendations to address these flaws. These changes are urgently required in order to ensure stability for our nation's highest office.

Author : Miller Center Commission on Presidential Disability and the Twenty-fifth Amendment
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Report of the Miller Center Commission on Presidential Disability and the Twenty-Fifth Amendment written by Miller Center Commission on Presidential Disability and the Twenty-fifth Amendment and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report, which is included as an annex in Papers on Presidential Disability and the Twenty-Fifth Amendment by Six Medical, Legal and Political Authorities, is also available separately. It summarizes the conclusions of the study. Co-published with the Miller Center of Public Affairs.

Author : Akhil Reed Amar
Publisher : Basic Books (AZ)
ISBN 13 : 0465065902
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Law of the Land written by Akhil Reed Amar and published by Basic Books (AZ). This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Kennebunkport to Kauai, from the Rio Grande to the Northern Rockies, ours is a vast republic. While we may be united under one Constitution, separate and distinct states remain, each with its own constitution and culture. Geographic idiosyncrasies add more than just local character. Regional understandings of law and justice have shaped and reshaped our nation throughout history. America’s Constitution, our founding and unifying document, looks slightly different in California than it does in Kansas. In The Law of the Land, renowned legal scholar Akhil Reed Amar illustrates how geography, federalism, and regionalism have influenced some of the biggest questions in American constitutional law. Writing about Illinois, “the land of Lincoln,” Amar shows how our sixteenth president’s ideas about secession were influenced by his Midwestern upbringing and outlook. All of today’s Supreme Court justices, Amar notes, learned their law in the Northeast, and New Yorkers of various sorts dominate the judiciary as never before. The curious Bush v. Gore decision, Amar insists, must be assessed with careful attention to Florida law and the Florida Constitution. The second amendment appears in a particularly interesting light, he argues, when viewed from the perspective of Rocky Mountain cowboys and cowgirls. Propelled by Amar’s distinctively smart, lucid, and engaging prose, these essays allow general readers to see the historical roots of, and contemporary solutions to, many important constitutional questions. The Law of the Land illuminates our nation’s history and politics, and shows how America’s various local parts fit together to form a grand federal framework.