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According to the 25th

Amendment,
who becomes
president if the president and
vice president are both unable
to carry out their duties?
A. the Secretary of State
B. the president pro tempore of the Senate
C. the Speaker of the House of
Representatives

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Final answer:

The Speaker of the House of Representatives becomes the president if the president and vice president are both unable to carry out their duties.


Step-by-step explanation:

According to the 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution, if both the president and the vice president are unable to carry out their duties, the Speaker of the House of Representatives becomes the president.


Learn more about the 25th Amendment and presidential succession

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