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Question 31

If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

  1. The Chief Justice
  2. The President pro tempore of the Senate
  3. The Speaker of the HouseCorrect answer
  4. The Secretary of State

Official answer

the Speaker of the House

Explanation

The Presidential Succession Act places the Speaker of the House immediately after the Vice President, followed by the President pro tempore of the Senate and then the Cabinet secretaries.

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Question 31: If both the President and the Vice President can no longer… · U.S. Civics Test 2008 · Questena