Question

Why was the Twenty-fifth Amendment necessary? (1 point)
Prior to the Twenty-fifth Amendment, there was no written regulation stating the vice president would retain office if the president perished or was removed from office.
Prior to the Twenty-fifth Amendment, there was no term limit so the amendment was necessary to limit a presidential monopoly.
Prior to the Twenty-fifth Amendment, the lame duck period was too long.
Prior to the Twenty-fifth Amendment, Congress had no way of impeaching or removing the president if they were unfit to retain power.

Answer 1

Prior to the Twenty-fifth Amendment, there was no written regulation stating the vice president would retain (i.e., succeed to) the presidency if the president died, resigned, or was removed from office.