Vice President of the United States
/ˈvaɪs ˈprɛzɪdənt ʌv ðə juːˈnaɪtɪd steɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) The constitutional officer who is first in the presidential line of succession and presides over the Senate; elected jointly with the President of the United States.
The Vice President of the United States cast a tie-breaking vote in the Senate.
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- vice president of the united states
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Commentary
The office combines executive and legislative roles; legal definitions focus on constitutional duties and succession protocols.
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