In the event of the president’s death or resignation, who would be next in line to become president?
the vice president
the secretary of state
the secretary of defense
the speaker of the house of representatives

the vice president

Explanation:

The vice president of the United States is the person with the second highest position in the executive branch of the Government, after the president of the United States. The vice president exercises the Presidency definitively when the president dies, resigns or is removed from office by prosecution.

a. always outside of government control.