How does the Presidential Succession Act of 1947 differ from the 25th Amendment?
1) The Presidential Succession Act of 1947 outlines the order of succession if the President is unable to serve, while the 25th Amendment addresses the process of presidential succession and disability.
2) The Presidential Succession Act of 1947 establishes the line of succession to the presidency, while the 25th Amendment provides a process for filling a vacancy in the vice presidency.
3) The Presidential Succession Act of 1947 allows for the Speaker of the House to become President if both the President and Vice President are unable to serve, while the 25th Amendment allows for the Vice President to become Acting President if the President is unable to fulfill their duties.
4) The Presidential Succession Act of 1947 was enacted to clarify the order of succession in case of presidential vacancy, while the 25th Amendment was ratified to address issues of presidential disability and succession.

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