USA CITIZENSHIP TEST
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Question
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Who becomes president if the president and vice-president can no longer serve?
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The president of the senate
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The Speaker of the House
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The Secretary of Defense
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -) provided for succession after the president and vice president: first, the president pro tempore of the Senate, followed by the speaker of the House. The statute provided that the presidential successor would serve in an acting capacity, holding office only until a new president could be elected.
Detailed explanation-2: -If the president dies, resigns or is removed from office, the vice president becomes president for the rest of the term. If the vice president is unable to serve, the Speaker of the House acts as president.
Detailed explanation-3: -In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President.
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