3.2 “25th Amendment”

1.  If the vice president and majority of the cabinet decide the president is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, what step do they take first?
If they decide that the president is unable to do his job, they can express their concern in writing and send it to the Speaker of the House and Senate's president pro tempore. 
2. How many people does it take to make the vice president the acting president?
It would take nine people, the vice president and eight cabinet secretaries, to make the VP the acting president.
3. What happens if the president disagrees with the VP & cabinet?
If the President disagrees then he can dispute and bring Congress to debate and vote.
4. What event led to the passage of the 25th Amendment?
The assassination of Kennedy led to the passage of the 25 amendment.
5. Prior to the 25th Amendment, what happened if the VP office was vacant?
Prior to the 25th amendment, there was no passage describing what happened to the vacant vice-presidential seat. 
6. Which part of Section 4 of the 25th Amendment is still vague, or open to interpretation?
Section 4 remains vague because the meaning of being “unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office” is not clearly defined or elaborated upon.
7. Why is this unlikely to allow a coup to overthrow the president?

This is unlikely because since cabinet positions are appointed by the president, they are unlikely to go against his will.

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