Twenty Fifth Amendment

Constitutional Law

This guide explains the constitutional rules and practical processes for removing a U.S. president from office. Presidential removal is not decided by a single provision but by...

governance-processes

If the vice president resigns, the primary and immediate effect is a vice presidential vacancy. The U.S. Constitution does not automatically promote anyone else to the vice pres...

government-operations

When the president is unable to perform their duties, the United States follows a statutory and constitutional order of command after the president to ensure continuity of gover...