Civics test question 40 of 128 · System of Government
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
Official USCIS answers
Give any one of these answers.
- The Vice President of the United States
Why this is the answer
If the President can no longer serve, the Vice President becomes President. The Constitution makes this role important for continuity of government.
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Answers that are not correct
These wrong answers are common mix-ups. They are not accepted at the interview.
- The Senate majority leader
- The Speaker of the House
- The Chief Justice
- The Secretary of State
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- 38. What is the name of the President of the United States now?
- 39. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
- 41. Name one power of the president.
- 42. Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
- 43. Who signs bills to become laws?
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