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The Vice President and Succession

Question 5 • FL-2106020-M/J Civics Advanced Q2 Teacher-Led Remediation

Which of the following BEST summarizes the purpose of Section 4 of the 25th Amendment?

Answer
A
It provides a check on presidential power in times of war.
B
It provides a way for the president to retain his power, even if he is impeached.
C
It outlines the procedures to be followed in the case that the vice presidency is vacant.
D
If the president is incapable, or unfit to perform his duties, this section provides a means of removing the president from office.

Explanation

Section 4 of the 25th Amendment applies when the president is unable to perform the powers and duties of the office and does not declare that inability. The vice president and a majority of the principal officers of the executive departments can declare the president unable, making the vice president acting president. Thus, the best choice is that it provides a process for addressing a president who is incapable or unfit to perform the duties of office.

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