According to the Twenty-fifth Amendment, if a president's ability to discharge his normal functions is in question and he is unable to communicate,
A) the Supreme Court is empowered to select a physician to certify whether or not the president is able to perform the functions of his office.
B) the Speaker of the House becomes acting president until the matter is resolved.
C) a majority of the cabinet, including the vice president, can declare the president incapable.
D) the president must be permanently removed from office.
E) the vice president has the exclusive power to determine the president's capability.

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According to the Twenty-fifth Amendment, a majority of the cabinet, including the vice president, can declare the president incapable if his ability to discharge his normal functions is in question and he is unable to communicate. This declaration would result in the vice president assuming the role of acting president until the issue is resolved.

According to the Twenty-Fifth Amendment, If a President's Ability to Discharge