Question 30 of 100 · 2008 test
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
2008 test · also on the 2025 test as #40
This question is from the 2008 test, which applies if you filed Form N-400 before Oct 20, 2025; later filers take the 2025 test of 128 questions - check your version on the official USCIS test-updates page.
Answer
- the Vice President
On the 2025 test
The 2025 test asks this as Question 40: “If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?”
The 2025 list accepts this answer:
- The Vice President (of the United States)
Explanation
If the President can no longer serve, the Vice President becomes President.
Why it matters
This is the first step in the line of succession that keeps the executive branch functioning.
The 65/20 special consideration
Question 30 is not in the 65/20 set. An applicant who is 65 or older and has been a lawful permanent resident for 20 years or more studies only the 20 marked questions, so this one would not be asked. Everyone else studies all 100.
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