If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

The Vice President becomes President if the current President is unable to continue serving due to reasons such as death, resignation, or removal from office. This transition is guaranteed by the Presidential Succession Act, which specifies the order in which officials will assume the presidency after the sitting President.

The Vice President is the second in command and is chosen alongside the President during elections, making this role critical in ensuring stability and continuity of leadership. This system is designed to ensure that there is always a leader in place to fulfill the responsibilities of the presidency, thereby maintaining the functioning of the executive branch of the government.

While the Speaker of the House, Secretary of State, and Senate Majority Leader are important figures in the government, they do not assume the presidency under these circumstances. Their roles follow the Vice President in the line of succession, reflecting the established hierarchy meant to protect the office and government continuity.