Hypothetical: President Obama has to undergo surgery that requires anesthesia (he will be put to sleep). Since he cannot be the active president if he is in surgery, who would step in to fulfill his role until he recovers?

Under the 25th Amendment, a president can temporarily transfer presidential powers and duties to the vice president while unable to perform them, such as during surgery under anesthesia. Vice President Joseph Biden would serve as acting president until the president resumed those duties. The chief justice and cabinet secretaries do not automatically take over in this situation.

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