Invoking The 25th Amendment

Invoking The 25th Amendment

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History, Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the 25th Amendment to the US Constitution, which outlines the procedures for presidential succession and disability. Ratified in 1967, it clarified vague constitutional clauses. Historical context includes President Woodrow Wilson's incapacitation. The amendment has been invoked six times, notably during the Watergate scandal and for medical procedures of Presidents Reagan and Bush. Section 4, concerning presidential removal, remains unused, though it was considered after the 2021 Capitol breach. The video prompts viewers to consider what might justify invoking Section 4.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What was the significance of President Woodrow Wilson's situation in relation to the 25th Amendment?

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What are the implications of invoking Section 4 of the 25th Amendment, and why was it not invoked after the Capitol breach in 2021?

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