Question

What is the primary constitutional task of the vice president, besides succeeding the president in case of death, resignation, or 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

Answer 1

Answer: To cast tie breaking votes in the senate

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

C. to cast tie-breaking votes in the Senate

Explanation:

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.