Question

exam lesson name: government in the united states
exam number: 700110rr
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question 19 of 20 :
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1. if both the president and the vice president are unable to fulfill their duties, who takes over as president?

a. speaker of the house
b. secretary of state
c. attorney general
d. president pro tempore of the senate
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Explanation:

In the United States, the presidential line of succession is established by law. The Speaker of the House is next in line after the vice president if both the president and vice president are unable to serve. The Secretary of State, Attorney General, and President pro tempore of the Senate are further down the line of succession and not the immediate successor after the vice president in this scenario.

Answer:

A. Speaker of the House