What is the primary constitutional task of the vice president, besides succeeding the president in case of death, resignation, o
r incapacitation? A. to act as chief admiral of the U.S. Navy
B. to serve as Speaker of the House of Representatives
C. to cast tie-breaking votes in the Senate
D. to represent the president overseas
In the 20th and 21th centuries the vicepresident's figure turned into a position more related to the executive branch, and is often considered a crucial constituent in the president's administration.
Apart from succeeding the president in those two cases, the only remaning constitutional duty of a vicepresident is to chair the Senate. A vice president is not able to vote in the Senate but for breaking a tie, and needs the permission of the senators to appeal to the Senate in a formal way.
