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Why does a speaker of the house is next in line to become president in the event of the death of both the president and vice?
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Why do you think the speaker of the line to become president in the event of the death of both the president and vice president?
Because the house of representatives is representing them
When did both president and vice-president die and speaker of the house become president and who was it?
Fortunately this event has never occurred.
Why is the speaker of the house important?
The speaker of the house is very important. He/she becomes president of the US in the event the President and vice president become unable to hold their office.
What happens in the event of the death of the President VP and Speaker of the house?
The President pro tempore of the Senate becomes the President. He/she is the leader of the Senate when the vice president can not attend. If him/her dies also then the Secretary of State becomes President.
How can I get President Obama to be a guest speaker for my event?
you can't
Can the speaker of the house become president?
A person become president, he needs to meet these requirements. First, you must be a citizen born in the United States. Next, you must have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years. Then, you must be at least 35 years old. Finally, a president can serve only two terms, or periods in office. Each term is 4 years.
Would the secretary of State be president in the event of the President and Vice President die?
No, it would be the Speaker of the House
Who becomes the president if the both the president and vice president died?
The Speaker of the House is next in succession. However, note that the House Speaker would become president only if the President and vice-president died within a very short time period. Ordinarily, the one who died would be replaced.
In the event of a president's death or incapacity the will step into the position.?
The Vice president.
Who becomes president of the us if the vice president dies?
There is no succession to the office of Vice President. If the position becomes vacant, as by succession of the VP to the Presidency, or his death or resignation, the 25th Amendment provides that a new Vice President will be nominated by the current President, and confirmed by both houses of Congress.Two Vice Presidents have been chosen under the amendment: Gerald Ford in 1973 and Nelson Rockefeller in 1974.(If some tragic event would kill both the President and Vice President, then the Speaker of the House would become president.)
Who is third in line to the presidency in the event of the deaths and vice president?
Speaker of the House of the Representatives
In the proper order of succession who will take in the event the president dies?
vice president Speaker of the house president pro tempore of the senate various cabinet department heads
