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questions: responsibilities of the vice president
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1. according to the constitution, the vice presidents only job is to:

a. take over as president if necessary
b. act as the presiding officer of the senate
c. help congress write laws
d. none of the above

1. which of the following is not part of the vice presidents role as presiding officer of the senate?

a. maintaining order and decorum when the senate is in session
b. recognizing members to speak
c. overseeing the performance of the president
d. casting the tie - breaking vote

1. how many vice presidents have become president because a president died?

a. six
b. eight
c. thirteen
d. one

1. which vice president became president when the president resigned?

a. gerald ford
b. richard nixon
c. andrew johnson
d. theodore roosevelt

1. how has the role of vice president changed over the years?

a. the first vice presidents didnt have much to do
b. the first vice presidents rarely came to washington
c. today, the vice president plays a significant role in the administration
d. all of the above

Explanation:

1. The Constitution designates the Vice - President as the presiding officer of the Senate. Taking over as President is a contingency role, not the only job. Helping Congress write laws is not the main job.
2. Overseeing the performance of the President is not part of the Vice - President's role as presiding officer of the Senate. Maintaining order, recognizing members to speak, and casting tie - breaking votes are part of the role.
3. Eight Vice - Presidents have become President due to a President's death.
4. Gerald Ford became President when Richard Nixon resigned.
5. Initially, Vice - Presidents had limited duties and rarely came to Washington, and today they play a significant role in the administration.

Answer:

1. B. act as the presiding officer of the Senate
2. C. overseeing the performance of the President
3. B. eight
4. A. Gerald Ford
5. D. all of the above