2007-02-27 11:38:32 · 16 answers · asked by senecawd94 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Basically the President then nominates a successor that has to be approved by Congress. You can find details of this in the 25th Amendment to the Constitution.
From wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vice_President_of_the_United_States
"Section 2 of the 25th Amendment provides that "Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress." Gerald Ford was the first Vice President selected by this method, after the resignation of Vice President Spiro Agnew in 1973; after succeeding to the Presidency, Ford nominated Nelson Rockefeller as vice president."
Hope this helps!
2007-02-27 11:56:16 · answer #1 · answered by lesley 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
The president would appoint a new Vice President, whom the legislative branch would ratify. In the meantime, if something happened to the President, I believe the speaker of the House (currently Nancy Pelosi) would be the next person in line.
2007-02-27 19:41:38 · answer #2 · answered by Beardog 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The President appoints someone as VP.
2007-02-27 19:42:22 · answer #3 · answered by Tenn Gal 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just as when Spiro Agnew resigned as President Nixon's VP, the President will appoint a new VP. (Gerald Ford)
2007-02-27 19:44:03 · answer #4 · answered by rmoss9686 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The president appoints
2007-02-27 19:40:29 · answer #5 · answered by Sronce 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whoever the President nominates, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
2007-02-27 19:40:59 · answer #6 · answered by Phartzalot 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The president picks another one.
2007-02-27 19:45:46 · answer #7 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's the Speaker of the House. There is definately a chain of command beyond the VP and it is followed.
2007-02-27 19:42:32 · answer #8 · answered by storm_in_teacup 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
The senate and congress will elect one for us after the Prez names his choice, it must be approved by the congress. Go to the constitution and read.
2007-02-27 19:40:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
who ever the president Appoints.
2007-02-27 19:41:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋