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

The Speaker of the House is the leader of the House of Representatives. If both the president and the vice president can no longer serve, the Speaker of the House becomes the president of the United States. This has never occurred in American history.

Words in bold are English words you may not know. You can learn these words in the Word List.

Question Asked in Exam :

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

Correct answer: The Speaker of the House

Explanation: Next in line is the Speaker of the House if both the president and the vice president cannot serve.

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