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In the United States, the vice president becomes the president in the event that the current president dies, resigns or is incapacitated.
The vice President of the United States, is also the President of the Senate.
According to the US Constitution, the Vice President is in office to:
1. Replace the President in case of removal, death, or resignation.
2. Be President of the Senate.
3. Break tie-votes in the Senate.
The vice-presidential candidate is often chosen to balance the ticket and hopefully attract voters that the presidential candidate might not appeal to. He might be from a different geographical area or have a very different background than the presidential candidate. Sometimes a vice-presidential candidate is chosen from a state with a lot of votes that he can deliver for the president. Of course the vice-president is "only a heart-beat away from the presidency", so it is important to run someone that could step in and be a good president.
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What was the purpose of the Election of 1800?
The purposse of the was ..made the 12 amendment which gave ballot to president and vice president that's all
In which election were there a federalist president and a republican vice-president?
It is false. The election of 1796 resulted in a Federalist president and a Republican vice president.
What are the purpose of the vice president?
bring the president votes in the election from a group or region that would not otherwise be a likely source of support.
Who is the New elect vice president of US for 2008 election?
Joe Biden is the Vice President elect for the 2008 election.
Who will become president if the president and the vice-president die?
They will hold another election for the vice president ONLY.
Who will becomes if president and the vice president die?
They will hold another election for the vice president ONLY.
Who settles disputes in connection with the election of the Vice President?
The Supreme Court settles the disputes in connection with the election of the vice president and the president . Its verdict is final.
Which vice president is running for political offices this election?
The US vice president Joe Biden, ran for re-election this year and won.
The vice president and president die who will become president?
there is another election
What day is the general election of the president and vice president?
The general election for President and Vice President is always held on the first Tuesday in November. The upcoming election in 2008 will be on Tuesday, November 4.
Who became president when Jefferson was vice president?
John Adams was elected President in the election that made Jefferson the vice-president.
Why were the founding fathers cautious about adding a vice president?
The purpose of the vice-president is have a seamless transition if something happens to the president. The alternative of having a special election would create a period in which nobody was running the government.
