How did the framers of the Constitution ensure that there would be continuity of power in the U. S. government during the aftermath of a national crisis?

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Eleanor Wilkins

12 December, 12:23

How did the framers of the Constitution ensure that there would be continuity of power in the U. S. government during the aftermath of a national crisis?

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Kyle Guerra · Answer 1

The Framers created something new and different to any other government at the time, they created a line of Presidential succession in the government, which means that in any crisis, other officials of the United States Federal government assumes the power and duties of the office if something happens, for example, dies. The Presidential succession is listed in Article II, Section 1, Clause 6 of the Constitution.

The Presidential line of succession is: 1) Vice-President; 2) Speaker of the House; 3) President of the Senate; 4) Secretary of State; 5) Secretary of Treasury; 6) Secretary of Defense ...