Vice-Presidents: A Look Behind the Facade

The vice presidency of the United States is a unique and often misunderstood office. On the one hand, the vice president is just a heartbeat away from the presidency, and in some cases, has even succeeded to the presidency. On the other hand, the vice president has very little real power and is often seen as nothing more than a spare tire.

In this book, we take a comprehensive look at the vice presidency, exploring its history, powers, and duties. We also examine the challenges that vice presidents face and the impact that they can have on history.

We begin by examining the origins of the vice presidency, which was created by the framers of the Constitution as a way to ensure that there would always be a successor to the president in the event of death, resignation, or impeachment. We then explore the powers and duties of the vice president, which include presiding over the Senate, breaking tie votes, and advising the president.

We also examine the challenges that vice presidents face, which include the limited formal powers of the office, the shadow of the president, and the lack of public attention. Despite these challenges, we show that vice presidents can have a significant impact on history, especially when they are close to the president and have the president’s trust.

Finally, we consider the potential for reforming the vice presidency in the future. We discuss proposals for giving the vice president more power and responsibility, and we explore the possibility of creating a more independent vice presidency.

Whether you are a student of history, a political junkie, or simply a curious citizen, this book will give you a new understanding of the vice presidency and its role in American government.

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Publisher ‏: ‎ PageBook24.com (January 13, 2025)
Language : ‎ English
Dimensions ‏: ‎ 6 x 9 inches
Pages ‏: ‎ 177 pages

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