Legal Definitions - Twenty-fifth Amendment

The Twenty-Fifth Amendment is a change to the United States Constitution that was made in 1967. It sets out the rules for what happens if the President or Vice President of the United States dies, resigns, or becomes unable to do their job.

For example, if the President dies, the Vice President becomes the new President. If the Vice President is unable to do their job, the President can choose a new Vice President, but that choice has to be approved by Congress.

The Twenty-Fifth Amendment is important because it helps ensure that there is always someone in charge of the country, even if something happens to the President or Vice President.