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- Role is described in Article 1 of the Constitution United States Senate: Vice President of the United States
- The procedures for election, succession and removal are described in Article 2 United States Senate: Vice President of the United States
- Formally the president of the Senate United States Senate: Vice President of the United States
- Holds little actual power in the Senate United States Senate: Vice President of the United States
- Can break tie votes in the Senate United States Senate: Vice President of the United States
- Power is transferred to the vice president if something would happen to the current president United States Senate: Vice President of the United States
- It is not clear if the Constitution intended for the Vice President to take over the position of president temporarily or permanently United States Senate: Vice President of the United States
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The duties of the vice president of the United States are specified in Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution. The VP formally acts as the president of the United States Senate. In reality, the VP does not hold actual executive power in the Senate, except for the ability to cast tie votes. United States Senate: Vice President of the United States
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History
The vice president's traditional duties has changed over the years due to cultural, not legislative, changes. In the past, the vice president held more actual power over the Senate. The VP became more closely involved with the administration of the president in the 20th Century. United States Senate: Vice President of the United States -
Sarah Palin on Role of VP
Sarah Palin made headlines in October 2008 when she explained the duties of the vice president to a 7-year old boy in a TV interview. Palin said to the boy that the vice president is "in charge of the Senate". In reality, however, the president does not have any executive power in the Senate. She was criticized in the media for her comment.ABC News: Palin Says Vice President "In Charge Of" Senate (October 22, 2008) -
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What Does the VP Do Questions
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