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Presidential Succession

Presidential succession refers to the order and process by which one individual replaces another as president or leader of a state or organization. In the context of a presidential system of government, it outlines the line of succession in case the president is unable to fulfill their duties due to death, resignation, removal from office, or incapacity. The specifics of presidential succession vary by country and are typically outlined in the nation's constitution or other governing documents. For instance, in the United States, the vice president is first in line for presidential succession, followed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate, among others. In Hebrew, "presidential succession" can be translated as סדר הירושה לנשיאות. Similar terms in other languages include succession présidentielle in French, presidencial succession in Spanish, and Nachfolge des Präsidenten in German.