"written declaration that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office"

October 5, 2020

Constitution Clips: "written declaration that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office"

Presidential Disability and the 25th Amendment

Brookings Institution Governance Studies senior fellow John Hudak discussed Sections Three and Four of the 25th Amendment which deal with presidential disability and succession.

Additional Resources

Constitution Clips: "President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office"
Bell Ringer: The History of the 25th Amendment
Bell Ringer: The 25th Amendment and the Reagan Assassination Attempt

Grades

Middle School High School