According to the ___________, the Speaker of the House of Representatives assumes the presidency when both the presidency and vice presidency are vacant.

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The Presidential Succession Act of 1947 outlines the line of succession if both the presidency and vice presidency are vacant, with the Speaker of the House of Representatives being next in line after the vice president. The Second Article of the Constitution outlines the general structure of the executive branch, but does not specifically address presidential succession. The Twelfth Amendment deals with the election of the president and vice president. The Twenty-Fifth Amendment deals with presidential succession and the transfer of powers in cases of disability or inability to perform duties. The Congressional Joint Resolution on Presidential Succession is not a recognized document in determining presidential succession.