Official USCIS civics question 40 of 128
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
Official answer (English)
- The Vice President (of the United States)
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Explanation
English
If the President can no longer serve, the Vice President becomes President.
Türkçe
Başkan görevine devam edemezse, Başkan Yardımcısı Başkan olur.
Español
Si el Presidente ya no puede servir, el Vicepresidente se convierte en Presidente.
Memory hint
💡 EN: VP is next in line.
💡 TR: Sıradaki kişi Başkan Yardımcısıdır.
💡 ES: El siguiente es el Vicepresidente.
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