According to the Twenty-Fifth Amendment, if a president's ability to discharge his or her normal functions is in question and he or she 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 or her 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.


Answer: C

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