Today marks the 47th anniversary of the 25th Amendment’s ratification. So what do you know about the 25th Amendment?

While the more well-known constitutional amendments, like the First and Fourth amendments, get all the attention, the 25th Amendment is significant because it describes what happens if the president dies, resigns, or becomes disabled while in office.

Here are five fun facts about the 25th Amendment that you may not have known:

Although the 25th Amendment was ratified on February 10, 1967, it wasn’t officially adopted until a few weeks later on February 23. It continues to be the authority on how to fill an unexpected vacancy in the Oval Office.

Related Resources:

  • What is the 25th Amendment and When Has It Been Invoked? (History News Network)
  • Which Constitutional Rights Are You Thankful For? (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
  • Which 3 Crimes Are in the U.S. Constitution? (FindLaw’s Blotter)
  • U.S. Constitution (FindLaw)

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