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Vice- President is the first in the line of succession for the presidency. Indeed such is the primary purpose for the office of vice-president.

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According to the US Constitution, when a President dies , the Vice-President becomes the new President

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Who is the third person in the line of succession where the presidency?

President Pro Tempore


Who is the third person in line of succession for the presidency -?

President pro tempore of the Senate.


Who is the last cabinet officer in line of succession for the presidency?

The last cabinet officer in line of succession for the presidency is the Secretary of Homeland Security. The second to last cabinet officer in line is Secretary of Veterans Affairs.


Who is the fourth person in the line of succession of the presidency?

(4) The Secretary of State follows the (3) President Pro Tempore of the Senate who is before the (2) Speaker of the House. The (1) vice-president is first in line, of course


Where does the the speaker of the house fall in the order of succession to the presidency?

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Who is at the end of the line of succession?

Right now that would be Janet Napolitano, the Secretary of Homeland Security. Number 18 in the line of succession. Its important to note that an official cannot succeed to the Presidency unless that person meets the Constitutional requirements.


Who is the first cabinet officer in the line of succession for the presidency?

The first cabinet officer in line for the presidency is the Secretary of state, who is behind the vice-president, the Speaker of the House and president pro tempore of the Senate.


Can the president pick his sucessor?

No, The line of succession for the presidency is set forth in the constitution.


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the speaker of the house of representatives


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