TWENTY FIFTH AMENDMENT 


"In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President."
 "Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress."
"Whenever the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, and until he transmits to them a written declaration to the contrary, such powers and duties shall be discharged by the Vice President as Acting President."
"Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President."

Meaning:

This amendment deals with succession to the Presidency and establishes procedures both
filled with what to in the vacancy of the Vice President as well as the President.


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I chose this because it was cute and summed up the 25th amendment of what to do when the president dies or is ill!


This video did a well job of explaining for those who need a better definition of this amendment, I really do like these videos! 

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