What Is the Vice President's Only Constitutionally Defined Job

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the vice president's only constitutionally defined job?

• A)to look after the "Good and the Welfare of We the People"
• B)to represent the president at official state functions
• C)to preside over the Electoral College -Consider This: The Electoral College does not have a presiding officer as the electors do not meet in the same location to vote.
• D)to serve as president of the Senate

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Definitions:

Agent Liability

Refers to the legal responsibility of an agent to their principal, including obligations and potential for repercussions if the agent acts outside their authority or against the interests of the principal.

Principal

In law, the person who authorizes an agent to act on their behalf; in finance, the original amount of money invested or loaned.

Vicarious Liability

The liability or responsibility imposed on a person, a party, or an organization for damages caused by another; most commonly used in relation to employment, with the employer held vicariously liable for damages caused by its employees.

Principal-Employer

The party in a contractual relationship who has the right to control the work of the employee or agent and is responsible for their actions.