25th Am Flashcards

1
Q

Where is the process of impeachment outlined in the constitution

A

Article 2
Section 4

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2
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Process of impeachment

A

HoR majority brings up charges
2/3 in senate to convict

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3
Q

Actions that are ground of impeachment

A

Treason
Bribery
High crimes

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4
Q

25th was ratified?

A

1967

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5
Q

Why was the 25th amendment created

A

To Clarify what happens when there is a vacancy in the presidency 

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6
Q

What led to congress to prepose it

A

JFK assassination

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7
Q

Section 2 of the 25th Amendment

A

Explains How is a new VP chosen if the current one has to take the presidency

The new president nominates one and congress confirms them

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8
Q

Section 1 of the 25th Amendment

A

VP gets the presidency if the president cannot do it anymore

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9
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Section 3 of the 25th amendment

A

Allows the president to temporarily transfer power to the VP and write it back

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10
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Section 4 of the 25th amendment

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Describes how the vice president and a majority of the cabinet can remove the president

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