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2025 civics test · Question 40 of 128 · American Government: System of Government
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
Answer
- The Vice President (of the United States)
About this question
- It is question 40 on the official USCIS list of 128 questions for the 2025 civics test, the test for people who filed Form N-400 on or after October 20, 2025. Which test do I take?
- The 2008 test asks the same question, as question 30 on the 2008 test. The accepted answers can be worded differently, so study the list for your own test.
- It is not one of the 20 questions for 65/20 applicants.
- At the interview the officer asks up to 20 questions out loud and you need 12 correct answers to pass.
More questions on this topic
American Government: System of Government
- 36. The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
- 37. The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
- 38. What is the name of the President of the United States now?
- 39. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
- 41. Name one power of the president.
- 42. Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
- 43. Who signs bills to become laws?
- 44. Who vetoes bills?
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