The 25th amendment describes the sequence of events that would install the vice president as acting president against the will of the president. Outline that sequence of events.
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The 25th Amendment of the United States Constitution provides a process for the vice president to become acting president if certain situations arise, such as when the president is unable to discharge their duties. Let me outline the sequence of events described in the amendment:
1. Section 3: The vice president, along with a majority of the principal officers of the executive departments (as listed in the amendment), or with another body as designated by Congress, must provide a written declaration to the president pro tempore of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives, declaring that the president is unable to discharge their duties.
**To find this information, you can:**
- Read through the text of the 25th Amendment itself, which specifies this sequence of events.
- Refer to reliable constitutional law resources, such as textbooks, legal websites, or scholarly articles, that analyze and interpret the amendment.
2. Section 4: If the president contests the written declaration, the matter is brought before Congress for consideration. Within 48 hours, Congress must assemble if not already in session. They then have 21 days to decide whether the president is unable to discharge their duties by a two-thirds majority vote in both the Senate and the House.
**To find this information, you can:**
- Refer to the 25th Amendment and read the specific text of Section 4, which outlines this process.
- Consult constitutional law experts, scholarly analyses, or legal resources that discuss the procedures described in Section 4.
3. If Congress decides by the required two-thirds majority that the president is indeed incapable of discharging their duties, the vice president assumes the role of acting president.
**To find this information, you can:**
- Read the general interpretation of constitutional law experts or scholars who have analyzed the 25th Amendment and its impact on presidential succession.
- Refer to legal or political science resources discussing historical precedents and cases related to the implementation of the 25th Amendment.
It is important to note that the 25th Amendment provides a framework for determining the president's ability to fulfill their duties and does not specifically outline the circumstances or criteria for determining "inability."