Question

presidential succession
the 25th amendment makes the vice president able to assume the role of president if the president is unable to perform their duties due to incapacity.

• presidential incapacity could be due to:
• physical ailments or conditions
• incapacity during medical procedures like surgery
• mental ailments or instability

during the time the 25th amendment is invoked, the vice president serves in what role?

• president du jour
• acting president
• temporary president

Explanation:

The 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution outlines procedures for presidential succession and temporary transfer of power when the president is incapacitated. When invoked for temporary incapacity, the vice president formally takes on the role of acting president, which is the specific, defined title for this temporary position.

Answer:

acting president