How Has the Position of Vice President Changed Over Time

question 8

Multiple Choice

How has the position of vice president changed over time?

• A) The vice president once had significant power and prestige but has recently become a symbolic position.
• B) The vice president used to act as a key advisor to the president but now performs mostly administrative work.
• C) The vice president did not command much respect in the past but now acts as a key advisor and works on behalf of the president.
• D) The vice president has expanded his or her power from presiding over the Senate to now presiding over the White House staff.

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