According to the Presidential Succession Act, if both the president and the vice president were to die, the next in line to lead the country would be the Speaker of the House. Therefore, the correct answer is:
- Speaker of the House
If the president and vice president died in a car crash, who would lead the country according to the 25th Amendment?
1. Secretary of State
2. Speaker of the House
3. President of the Senate
4. Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces
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