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In Social Studies / Middle School | 2014-07-02

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

Asked by Felton6

Answer (2)

The Speaker of the House would continue as the president

Answered by MathG33k | 2024-06-10

If both the President and Vice President are unable to serve, the Speaker of the House of Representatives becomes President. This succession is established by the Presidential Succession Act of 1947. The Speaker takes over until a new President is elected or appointed.
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Answered by MathG33k | 2024-09-19