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  1. www.brennancenter.org › our-work › research-reportsWhy the Presidential Transition Process Matters | Brennan ...

    Nov 13, 2020 · The main federal statute, the Presidential Transition Act, was originally passed in 1963. It sets forth certain processes and requirements that govern both before and — if a new president is coming to power — after the election. The overall process is managed by the General Services Administration (GSA).

  2. constitutioncenter.org › blog › nothing-less-than-a‘Nothing less than a miracle’: The Constitution and the ...

    Oct 21, 2016 · As such, Article I, Section 4 and Article II, Section 1, call for elections that enable the peaceful transition of power between factions. With ratification, states and prospective candidates agreed to abide by those procedures.

  3. scholars.unh.edu › law_facpub › 450What Constitution says about peaceful transfer of power

    Oct 18, 2020 · Abstract. [excerpt] I recently was asked whether the Constitution requires a peaceful transfer of power following an election. Sadly, the questions is not merely theoretical. President Trump has stated that, if he loses the upcoming election, it will be through fraud.

  4. www.scu.edu › ethics › all-about-ethicsWhy a Peaceful, Orderly Transfer of Power Matters

    Nov 12, 2020 · Instead of focusing on national reconciliation after the bitter election, Trump is focused on baseless lawsuits alleging fraud and misconduct in the election. The United States has experienced a peaceful and orderly transfer of power between presidential administrations for 224 years.

  5. civicslearning.org › resources › nothing-less-than-aNothing Less Than a Miracle: The Challenge of Constitutional ...

    Jan 6, 2021 · What is the history of contentious presidential transitions in the United States and how were they handled? How does the Constitution help us respond to violent attempts to overturn election results? What is our role as citizens to protect a democratic and nonviolent transition of power in our government?

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  7. journalistsresource.org › home › transfer-powerThe transfer of power: A roundup of research on US ...

    Dec 8, 2020 · Henry B. Hogue. Congressional Research Service, November 2020. This report explains the Presidential Transition Act of 1963, which outlines the process of transferring power from one U.S. president to the next. The report also explains the amendments Congress has made to the federal law since its adoption in 1964.

  8. www.history.com › news › peaceful-transfer-powerHow John Adams Established the Peaceful Transfer of Power

    Sep 17, 2020 · His departure from office marked the first peaceful transfer of power between political opponents in the United States, now viewed as a hallmark of the nation’s democracy.

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