What is the purpose of a vice president in an election?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

To be the President of the Senate until such time as the President is unable to fulfill their duties.