I agree that there is a line of succession, but those people "in line" are not directly elected representative. I know I'm being facetious, but my point is that

I agree that there is a line of succession, but those people "in line" are not directly elected representative. I know I'm being facetious, but my point is that the population have chosen their president, not the rest of the line. The VP becoming the Acting President is akin to a PM in parliamentary government.