### Question
What is the definition of eligible candidate?


### Answer
The definition of **eligible candidate** is as follows in *50 U.S.C. § 3342*:

> given such term by section 3(h)(4) of the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 (3 U.S.C. 102 note).

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 3342*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 45-MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY AUTHORITIES > SUBCHAPTER III-SECURITY CLEARANCES AND CLASSIFIED INFORMATION**

