It has actually been less than half the time the United States has been a country. The amendment focuses mainly on the succession of the presidency and also on the procedures adopted to fill the post of the vice president. Let's say a sitting president resigned or died tragically in some shape or form. Well before the 25th Amendment, there was no real law or anything that said the vice president of the United States had to take over as the new president. Due in part to the difficulties that could arise if a situation like this were to arise, the 25th Amendment clears up all speculation on this topic. The 25th Amendment confirms in writing that if the presidency becomes vacant, the vice president will replace the president. On the other hand, the 25th Amendment also dictates what must happen if the vice presidency of the United States becomes vacant in any way. If a situation like this were to arise, it is the President's responsibility to appoint a person to serve as Vice President. In the position of President of the United States, stressful and important decisions are placed before the President every day. Due to stressful situations, the president has a personal White House staff to help him with daily decisions. The staff has great influence on the President. However, the staff does not make the final decisions. They help the President to better understand each situation and make sure that every side of his decision is implemented, and also that the consequences of a decision are