The vice president has <u>limited </u>power under the constitution, but recent vice presidents have had <u>more</u> power.
After the President of the United States, the vice president is the most important figure in the executive branch and the government. In case of death or removal of the President, the Vice President is the next in line to become the President. The Vice President presides over the Senate and during joint sessions of Congress. It also delivers the executive duties assigned bu the President.