Presidential Amendments & Succession

Front

Which amendment limits the President to two terms in office?

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22nd Amendment

Front

What did the 12th Amendment change about presidential elections?

Back

Required separate votes for President and Vice President

Front

Which amendment moved the President’s inauguration date to January 20th?

Back

20th Amendment

Front

What does the 25th Amendment explain?

Back

How the President can be removed if they cannot do their job

Front

Which amendment changed how the Vice President is replaced if the office becomes empty?

Back

25th Amendment

Front

If the President dies or can’t do their job, who takes over?

Back

The Vice President takes over

Front

What happens if both the President and Vice President can’t serve?

Back

The Speaker of the House becomes President

Front

True or False: The Secretary of State is next in line after the Vice President.

Back

False (The Speaker of the House is next after the Vice President)

Front

What is the name of the law that sets the order of who takes over as President?

Back

The Presidential Succession Act

Front

Which amendment allows the Vice President and Cabinet to remove the President if they are unable to do their job?

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25th Amendment