Understanding the 25th Amendment

What historical event led to the creation of the 25th Amendment?

• The Watergate scandal

• The death of John F. Kennedy

• The resignation of Richard Nixon

• The assassination of Abraham Lincoln

Who must be involved in declaring a president unfit according to Section 4 of the 25th Amendment?

• The President Pro Tempore of the Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The Speaker of the House

• The Vice President and a majority of the cabinet

How many cabinet members must agree with the Vice President to declare the president unfit?

• 20

• 15

• 13

• 10

What is required for Congress to permanently remove a president under Section 4?

• Approval from the Supreme Court

• A simple majority in both houses

• A 2/3 majority vote in both the House and the Senate

• A unanimous vote in the Senate

What additional body could Congress create to assess a president's fitness?

• A bipartisan ethics committee

• A special judicial panel

• A presidential review committee

• A mental stability board