Who is next in the line of succession to the presidency after the Vice President?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Speaker of the House of Representatives
- Step 1: Thus, if both the presidency and vice-presidency were vacant simultaneously, then the speaker would become acting president, after resigning from the House and as speaker. Answer: The Speaker of the House of Representatives. Why not the others: None of these fit: The Chief Justice; The Secretary of State; The President pro tempore of the Senate.
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