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25th Amendment vs Impeachment

The 25th Amendment and impeachment are two different processes for removing a president from office. The 25th Amendment is designed for situations where the president is unable to perform their duties, while impeachment is a more formal process for removing a president for serious misconduct.

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Jan 20, 2026

What is the difference, legally and procedurally, between removing a president via Section 4 of the 25th Amendment and via impeachment?

Section 4 of the Twenty‑Fifth Amendment is a disability-and-continuity mechanism that temporarily displaces presidential powers when the vice president and a majority of the Cabinet declare the presid...

Jan 20, 2026

How would a congressional impeachment differ from a 25th Amendment removal for presidential incapacity?

The 25th Amendment and impeachment are constitutionally distinct paths to depriving a president of power: impeachment is a legislative criminal/removal process tied to "treason, bribery, or other high...

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