What are the next five positions in line if the president cannot serve out his/hers term? List each person who currently would be next in line.

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Andrew Byrd

15 March, 02:09

What are the next five positions in line if the president cannot serve out his/hers term? List each person who currently would be next in line.

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There is a line of succession when it comes to decision making in the USA, as follows:

President.

1. Vice President.

2. Speaker of the House of Representatives.

3. President pro tempore of the Senate.

4. Secretary of states from the cabinet.

5. Eligible heads of federal executive departments who are part of the president's Cabinet