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Title 3: The President

Presidential elections, succession, compensation, duties, and the organization of the Executive Office of the President.

5 chapters · 33 sections · 3 key sections available

Key Sections (3)

§ 1

Time of Appointing Electors

Presidential electors are chosen on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November every four years — this is what we know as Election Day.

electionEffective: Jun 25, 1948
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§ 19

Vacancy in Offices of Both President and Vice President — Presidential Succession

If both the President and Vice President cannot serve, the Speaker of the House becomes acting President. If the Speaker cannot, the line passes to the Senate President pro tempore and then through Cabinet members.

electionEffective: Jul 18, 1947
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§ 102

Compensation of the President

The President earns $400,000 per year in salary plus a $50,000 tax-free expense allowance, along with travel and entertainment expense accounts.

taxEffective: Jan 20, 2001
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