The vice president serves as acting president if the president is unable to discharge the normal functions of the presidential office because of a disability.If a dispute arises over the return of the president's ability to discharge his or her functions, _____ is required if the vice president is to remain acting president.

A. a three-fourths vote of both chambers of Congress
B. a two-thirds vote of both chambers of Congress
C. a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate
D. a one-third vote by the members present in each congressional chamber
E. a one-fourth vote by the members present in each congressional chamber


Answer: B

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