CAF-4 · Chapter 1 · Question 12 of 15
If the office of the President becomes vacant, who acts as the President until a new one is elected?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) The Chairman of the Senate
Explanation
Under the Constitution, the Chairman of the Senate is next in line to act as President if the office becomes vacant until a new President is formally elected.
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