There is not a constitutional basis for this unelected scenario. The constitution has a line of succession. So unless VP, SPOH, SML, and then all the cabinet positions decline the job then maybe your non-elected person scenario can happen. But let's get fucking real, who is going to decline the job?
I don't think so - if the VP resigns, and let's face it, they have ways of making her resign, then the President nominates their replacement. That can be anyone - they just have to be approved by the senate and house (simple majority).
There is no "Automatic move up" if a VP leaves.
Once someone is approved, the President can resign. That makes the VP the president automatically.
There is not a constitutional basis for this unelected scenario. The constitution has a line of succession. So unless VP, SPOH, SML, and then all the cabinet positions decline the job then maybe your non-elected person scenario can happen. But let's get fucking real, who is going to decline the job?
I don't think so - if the VP resigns, and let's face it, they have ways of making her resign, then the President nominates their replacement. That can be anyone - they just have to be approved by the senate and house (simple majority).
There is no "Automatic move up" if a VP leaves.
Once someone is approved, the President can resign. That makes the VP the president automatically.