If both the president and vice president die or are unable to govern, which of the following accurately describes the line of succession?
A. Senate president pro tem; Speaker of the House; secretary of state; secretary of defense
B. secretary of state; attorney general; Speaker of the House; secretary of defense
C. Speaker of the House; Senate president pro tem; secretary of state; secretary of the treasury
D. Speaker of the House; secretary of state, Senate president pro tem; secretary of the treasury
E. secretary of state; Speaker of the House; attorney general; Senate president pro tem
Answer: C
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