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US Vice Presidents

The Vice President of the United States is second on line for presidency. In case of a presidential death, resignation, or dismissal, the Vice President would become president. He also has other duties, as laid out by the Constitution.

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What is the Vice-President's only substantive role in Congress?

The Vice-President presides over the senate, and is obligated to cast the tie-breaking vote, should one be necessary. In cases other than tie votes, however, the Vice-President has no official voice in either house of congress.

What personality traits did Aaron Burr have?

Aaron Burr was known for his charisma, ambition, and intelligence, traits that helped him navigate the political landscape of his time. However, he also exhibited a more controversial side, characterized by opportunism and a tendency toward secrecy. Burr's complex personality included a mix of charm and ruthlessness, which ultimately contributed to both his successes and his downfalls in American politics. His infamous duel with Alexander Hamilton exemplified the intense rivalry and personal conflicts he faced.

Where do you find the qualifications for vice president?

Article II, Clause IV states: "No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President, neither shall any Person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the age of thirty-five Years and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States." When the Constitution was written, the President and Vice President were elected together; a person voted for both offices on one ticket. Since the Presidential candidate had to be thirty-five, it's reasonable to assume the age requirement was the same for Vice President.

When did a vacancy get filled for the vice president?

This happened twice - in 1973 when VP Agnew resigned and Gerald Ford was appointed VP and again in 1974 when Ford became president and Nelson Rockefeller was appointed VP. ( Before that a vacant vice--presidency remained vacant until the next election. )

If vice president becomes the president who becomes the vice president?

The president 's choice (subject to the consent of both Houses of Congress)

Can you tour the vice president's home?

I don't now, nor does the official WH site provide any answers. Can someone help me out here?

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How many instances has the president been from one party and the vice president been from another?

Only once: 1797-1801, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

Beginning in 1804, each Presidential candidate ran as a team with his "running mate" (Vice Presidential candidate).

How many vice presidents succeded the president and why?

As of 2017, nine have ascended to the presidency. Eight were due to the death of the sitting president, and one was after a resignation.

How long is a vice president's term?

A Vice president's term is four years for one term. Like the President, They

can have up to two terms in office.

How did the framers arrange for the electors to choose the president and vice president-?

The framers the elector to choose both vice and the president by the most vote. This is chosen by a group.

How old is Happy Rockefeller?

Margaretta "Happy" Rockefeller (widow of Nelson) was 88 years old when she died on May 19, 2015 (birthdate June 9, 1926).

How many vice presidents became presidents?

I count seven- Theodore Roosevelt, Calvin Coolidge, Harry Truman, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and George H. W. Bush. Ex- Veeps Hubert Humphrey, Walter Mondale and Al Gore made a run for the presidency but did not win.

How many men became president of the US without having been elected?

There have been nine Presidents who did not win a presidential election before becoming President including four who won presidential elections after becoming President. The Vice Presidents who replaced the first four Presidents to die in office never won a presidential election. The Vice Presidents who replaced the other four Presidents who died in office won re-election at the ends of the terms in which they assumed office. Gerald Ford, however, was appointed to the vice presidency after Vice President Agnew resigned in 1973, and he ascended to the presidency when President Nixon resigned in 1974. He ran for re-election in 1976 but lost to Jimmy Carter, so he never won either a presidential election OR a vice-presidential election.