United StatesQuestion 31 (2008 list) · System of government
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
- aThe Chief Justice
- bThe Secretary of State
- cThe Speaker of the HouseCorrect answer
- dThe Senate Majority Leader
Why?
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, the Speaker of the House becomes President. The Secretary of State is also in the line of succession, but much later.
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