Head of state succession
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Head of state succession is the process by which nations transfer leadership of their highest office from one person to another. The succession of a head of state can be brought about through various means, the most common of which include:
- Death of the current head of state
- A military coup d'état against the present government
- A general election
- A vote of no confidence by the national legislature
- Hereditary succession or appointment by a predetermined council
- Resignation (usually of a president)
- Impeachment (usually of a president)
- Abdication (usually of a monarch)
