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Who assumes the presidency of the United States if the president is removed from office while the vice-presidency is vacant?

A.
the Speaker of the House of Representatives

B.
the White House chief of staff

C.
the chief justice of the United States Supreme Court

D.
the president pro tempore of the Senate

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A. the Speaker of the House of Representatives

If both the presidency and vice presidency are vacant, the Presidential Succession Act (as amended) places the Speaker of the House next in line to assume the presidency.