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.
ben franklin
The constitution of the United States is a set of ideals which the founding fathers put in place, and they should not be changed. However, adding amendments to, or the creation of laws in the supreme court in order to adjust the country to the current environment is mandatory.
They wanted the Constitution to be a "living document" that could adapt to and address issues of a changing nation.
You are right to be cautious about adding elements to your diet when you have diabetes. Endothial is a supplement to aid muscle growth. It is not FDA approved, but there are anecdotal comments on the web. As always, check with your doctor to see if there are any contraindications for adding it.
ulysses s grant
The first President to say the words "so help me God" as the end of his Presidential oath was President Chester A. Arthur in 1881. Each President since then has used those words.
I can see why you would be confused, as Christ said "Call no man father." However, if this were meant to be taken literally, we would not be able to call our own fathers by the term "father." Priests and the pope are spiritual fathers to the people. I am adding a link that should also help to clear things up.
The twelve stars on the EU flag represent unity and harmony among the twelve founding countries of the European Union. The number 12 is also a symbol of completeness and perfection in many cultures, adding to the significance of the stars on the flag.
Nebraska became at state in 1967 while Johnson was President. (He also completed the purchase of Alaska, adding it to US territory to eventually become a state.)
Because, the Founding Fathers (and the States) wanted rights for there people, due to that they needed a reference to something to base it on. Otherwise they would be muddleing along trying to come up with something that wouldn't be tossed aside.
To prevent mashed potatoes from becoming too sticky, make sure to not overwork the potatoes when mashing them. Additionally, avoid using too much liquid and be cautious when adding butter or cream.
Arkansas and Michigan became states while he was President, but you would probably give him more credit for adding Florida, which he wrested from Spanish control during the Seminole War.