Gov CLEP 1.2.2

Which of the following statements about the Vice President is TRUE?

The Vice President serves as President of the Senate

f the vice presidency of the United States is vacated, the Constitution stipulates that the president must

appoint a new vice president with the approval of both houses of Congress

The Twenty-Fifth Amendment to the Constitution states that the vice president becomes president in all of the following cases except when

The president travels abroad to negotiate treaties

What was the problem with the Election of 1796? What Amendment solved the problem?

the President and Vice President could be of completely opposing political parties Adams was a federalists; Jefferson was antifederalist; 12th ammendment

What is the responsibility of the Vice-President in the legislative branch?

serves as President of the Senate

What is the function of the President Pro-Tempera?

Presides over the US Senate in the absence of the vice president

What does the 25th Amendment address?

ratified in 1967, gave the order of who will become President if the President is unable to fulfill his duties

What have political parties used the 25th Amendment for?

used politically by an opposing party to get rid of a President

What is the main function of a First Lady?

the First Lady is an advocate for her husbands who promotes important causes or initiatives