Question

After Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned from his office, Gerald Ford became the new vice president because of Section 2 of the 25th Amendment. This section allows the president to __________.
A. nominate a new vice president to be approved by Congress
B. call for a new presidential election
C. choose a new vice president without Congressional approval
D. approve Congress' nomination for a new vice president

Answer 1

Section 2 of the 25th Amendment allows the President of the United States to nominate a new vice president to be approved by Congress (and the House) in a majority vote.

Answer 2

Answer:

A. nominate a new vice president to be approved by Congress

Explanation:

The 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides the procedures for replacing the president or vice president in the event of a presidential or vice presidential vacancy due to death, resignation or inability to do their job. Section 2 allows the president to nominate a new vice president to be approved by Congress; it states the following:

Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress.