In some cases the successor takes up the full role of the previous office-holder, as in the case of the presidency of many countries in other non-hereditary cases there is not a full succession, but a caretaker chosen by succession criteria assumes some or all of the responsibilities, but not the formal office, of the position. An established order of succession is the normal way of passing on hereditary positions, and also provides immediate continuity after an unexpected vacancy in cases where office-holders are chosen by election: the office does not have to remain vacant until a successor is elected. Hereditary government form differs from elected government. This sequence may be regulated through descent or by statute. ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Īn order of succession or right of succession is the line of individuals entitled to hold a high office when it becomes vacated such as head of state or an honour such as a title of nobility. JSTOR ( June 2008) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message).Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.įind sources: 'Order of succession' – news Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources.
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