Hypothetical: president obama has to undergo surgery that requires anesthesia (he will be put to sleep). since he cannot be the active president if he is in surgery, who would step in to fulfill his role until he recovers?

a. chief justice john roberts

b. vice president joseph biden

c. secretary of state hillary clinton

d. secretary of defense robert gates

  B. Vice President Josep Biden.

Explanation:

  The vice president of the United States is the second highest officer in the executive branch and the first in the presidential line of succession. He is also the President of the Senate.

  That hypothetical example happened during the Reagan administrations and his Vice president George H. W. Bush acted as president for 8 hours.

  I hope this answer helps you.

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