Presidential Transition Act

The United States presidential transition is the process by which the president-elect prepares to take over the federal government from the incumbent president, formally starting when the General Services Administration declares an "apparent winner" and continuing until inauguration day. The 20th Amendment to the Constitution moved the start of the presidential term from March 4 to January 20, shortening the transition period. The Presidential Transition Act of 1963 provides mechanisms for an orderly and peaceful transition of power, including classified national security briefings and presidential transition services. The transition involves a transition team, key personnel from the outgoing and incoming presidents' staffs, and activities such as vetting candidates, familiarizing the incoming administration with the executive branch, and developing a comprehensive policy platform.learn more on wikipedia