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Who is first in line to succeed the vice president?

the head of the house of representatives ias after the vice president alothough im not entirely sure whos after him


What 4 positions make up the inner cabinet of the president?

The Secretary of State The Secretary of the Treasury The Secretary of Defense(formerly the Secretary of War) The Attorney General These four positions are known as "The Big 4." They are the heads of the 4 original departments of the executive branch of the federal government under George Washington, making them the longest running positions in the cabinet. Following the Vice President, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, these four officials(in the order seen above) are next in the line of succession to the presidency in the event of the death, resignation, or impeachment of the President.


Are any of the people in the line of succession to the Presidency of the US ineligible to hold the office of President?

Yes, but that is covered by federal statute (3 U.S.C. paragraph 19 (e) and all persons who succeed to the Office of Acting President must meet the requirements of the office of President. Those not eligible are simply passed over on the list.


When the president dies the secound person in line is the what?

Next in line is the Vice President, followed by the Speaker of the House.


Was the secretary of the state ever in line for president after president and vice president die?

The Secretary of State is fourth in line following the Vice President, the Speaker of the House, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.

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Where in order does the vice president fall in line of succession?

The president is first in line to succeed the President.


Is it true that the speaker of the house of representatives is the first in line to succeed the president should he or she become unable to perform the duties of the office?

Yes, that is true. According to the Presidential Succession Act of 1947, the Speaker of the House of Representatives is second in line to succeed the President, after the Vice President, in case of a vacancy in the office of the President.


Is the speaker of the house of representatives the first in line to succeed the president should he or she become unable to perform the duties of the office?

No, the Vice President is.


Who is the first in line to succeed president?

the head of the house of representatives ias after the vice president alothough im not entirely sure whos after him


What is the term for the order in which officials fill the office of president you case of vacancy?

Presidential Line of Succession


Who is first in line to succeed the vice president?

the head of the house of representatives ias after the vice president alothough im not entirely sure whos after him


Who would succeed President Obama if Vice President Biden was unable to do so?

Next in line is the Speaker of the House, who in 2016 is Paul Ryan.


Who are the first 3 in line to succeed the presidency following the vice president?

After the Vice President is the Speaker of the House. After the Speaker is the President pro tempore of the Senate. Following that is the Secretary of State.


Who are the first four officers in the line of succession to the president?

Vice president, speaker of the house, president pro tempore of the senate, secretary of state


What 4 positions make up the inner cabinet of the president?

The Secretary of State The Secretary of the Treasury The Secretary of Defense(formerly the Secretary of War) The Attorney General These four positions are known as "The Big 4." They are the heads of the 4 original departments of the executive branch of the federal government under George Washington, making them the longest running positions in the cabinet. Following the Vice President, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, these four officials(in the order seen above) are next in the line of succession to the presidency in the event of the death, resignation, or impeachment of the President.


Are any of the people in the line of succession to the Presidency of the US ineligible to hold the office of President?

Yes, but that is covered by federal statute (3 U.S.C. paragraph 19 (e) and all persons who succeed to the Office of Acting President must meet the requirements of the office of President. Those not eligible are simply passed over on the list.


How many officials are on the felid during a football game?

One official on the field. 3 other officials are along the touch line.