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The '''vice president of the United States''' is the second-highest officer in the executive branch of the U.S. federal government, after the [[president of the United States]], and ranks first in the presidential line of succession. The vice president is also an officer in the legislative branch, as '''president of the Senate'''. In this capacity, the vice president is empowered to preside over Senate deliberations, but may not vote except to cast a tie-breaking vote. The vice president is indirectly elected together with the president to a four-year term of office by the people of the United States through the Electoral College. | The '''vice president of the United States''' is the second-highest officer in the executive branch of the U.S. federal government, after the [[president of the United States]], and ranks first in the presidential line of succession. The vice president is also an officer in the legislative branch, as '''president of the Senate'''. In this capacity, the vice president is empowered to preside over Senate deliberations, but may not vote except to cast a tie-breaking vote. The vice president is indirectly elected together with the president to a four-year term of office by the people of the United States through the Electoral College. | ||
The modern vice presidency is a position of significant power and is widely seen as an integral part of a president's administration. While the exact nature of the role varies in each administration, most modern vice presidents serve as a key presidential advisor, governing partner, and representative of the president. The vice president is also a statutory member of the [[United States National Security Council|National Security Council]] and thus plays a significant role in national security matters. As the vice president's role within the executive branch has expanded, the legislative branch role has contracted; for example, vice presidents now preside over the Senate only infrequently, although some recent Vice Presidents | The modern vice presidency is a position of significant power and is widely seen as an integral part of a president's administration. While the exact nature of the role varies in each administration, most modern vice presidents serve as a key presidential advisor, governing partner, and representative of the president. The vice president is also a statutory member of the [[United States National Security Council|National Security Council]] and thus plays a significant role in national security matters. As the vice president's role within the executive branch has expanded, the legislative branch role has contracted; for example, vice presidents now preside over the Senate only infrequently, although some recent Vice Presidents (most notably [[Cabin]]) have begun to reverse this trend. | ||
The role of the vice presidency has changed dramatically since the office was created during the 1787 constitutional convention. Originally something of an afterthought, the vice presidency was considered an insignificant office for much of the nation's history, especially after the Twelfth Amendment meant that vice presidents were no longer the runners-up in the presidential election. The vice president's role began steadily growing in importance during the 1930s, with the Office of the Vice President being created in the executive branch in 1939, and has since grown much further, especially with the precedent set of presiding at all times set by a former vice president. Due to its increase in power and prestige, the vice presidency is now often considered to be a stepping stone to the presidency. | The role of the vice presidency has changed dramatically since the office was created during the 1787 constitutional convention. Originally something of an afterthought, the vice presidency was considered an insignificant office for much of the nation's history, especially after the Twelfth Amendment meant that vice presidents were no longer the runners-up in the presidential election. The vice president's role began steadily growing in importance during the 1930s, with the Office of the Vice President being created in the executive branch in 1939, and has since grown much further, especially with the precedent set of presiding at all times set by a former vice president. Due to its increase in power and prestige, the vice presidency is now often considered to be a stepping stone to the presidency. | ||
[[ | [[Ian Bellinger]] is the incumbent Vice President of the United States, who assumed office on March 21, 2021. | ||
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| Vice President of the United States | |
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Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Ian Bellinger since March 21, 2021 | |
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United States Senate Executive branch of the U.S. Government Office of the Vice President | |
| Status |
2nd highest in executive branch President of the Senate |
| Member of |
Cabinet National Security Council National Space Council |
| Seat | Washington, D.C. |
| Appointer |
Election for a new term by the Electoral College or United States Senate Nomination to fill a vacancy by the President of the United States with confirmation by Congress |
| Term length | Four months, no term limit |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of the United States |
| First in-sim holder | Colorful_Future |
| Succession | First |
The vice president of the United States is the second-highest officer in the executive branch of the U.S. federal government, after the president of the United States, and ranks first in the presidential line of succession. The vice president is also an officer in the legislative branch, as president of the Senate. In this capacity, the vice president is empowered to preside over Senate deliberations, but may not vote except to cast a tie-breaking vote. The vice president is indirectly elected together with the president to a four-year term of office by the people of the United States through the Electoral College.
The modern vice presidency is a position of significant power and is widely seen as an integral part of a president's administration. While the exact nature of the role varies in each administration, most modern vice presidents serve as a key presidential advisor, governing partner, and representative of the president. The vice president is also a statutory member of the National Security Council and thus plays a significant role in national security matters. As the vice president's role within the executive branch has expanded, the legislative branch role has contracted; for example, vice presidents now preside over the Senate only infrequently, although some recent Vice Presidents (most notably Cabin) have begun to reverse this trend.
The role of the vice presidency has changed dramatically since the office was created during the 1787 constitutional convention. Originally something of an afterthought, the vice presidency was considered an insignificant office for much of the nation's history, especially after the Twelfth Amendment meant that vice presidents were no longer the runners-up in the presidential election. The vice president's role began steadily growing in importance during the 1930s, with the Office of the Vice President being created in the executive branch in 1939, and has since grown much further, especially with the precedent set of presiding at all times set by a former vice president. Due to its increase in power and prestige, the vice presidency is now often considered to be a stepping stone to the presidency.
Ian Bellinger is the incumbent Vice President of the United States, who assumed office on March 21, 2021.