What Is the Proper Order of Succession If a President

question 35

Multiple Choice

What is the proper order of succession if a president dies in office or becomes incapacitated?

• A) vice president, secretary of state, Speaker of the House
• B) vice president, Speaker of the House, president pro tempore of the Senate
• C) vice president, Speaker of the House, secretary of state
• D) vice president, secretary of state, president pro tempore of the Senate
• E) vice president, president pro tempore of the Senate, Speaker of the House

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