### Question
How is the "major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates" defined?


### Answer
The term **major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 3056* as follows -

> those individuals identified as such by the Secretary of the Treasury after consultation with an advisory committee consisting of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the minority leader of the House of Representatives, the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, and one additional member selected by the other members of the committee

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 3056*
  - Heading: **PART II-CRIMINAL PROCEDURE > CHAPTER 203-ARREST AND COMMITMENT**

