Question

1. if the president and vice president both die while in office, according to presidential succession, which of the following officeholders becomes the president? the secretary of state the secretary of defense the president pro tempore of the senate the speaker of the house

Explanation:

In the U.S. presidential succession, if the president and vice - president both die while in office, the Speaker of the House is next in the line of succession. This is based on the established rules and procedures for filling the presidential office in case of vacancies.

Answer:

the Speaker of the House