Historically the Office of Vice President Has Not Been a Statistically

question 79

Essay

Historically the office of vice president has not been a statistically good position from which to launch a bid for the office of president. What are some reasons for the low number of vice presidents who have later been elected president? In contrast, which previously held political offices are most commonly represented among all the individuals who have served as president?

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Definitions:

Flexible

The ability or quality of being adaptable and responsive to changing circumstances or demands without significant stress or disruption.

Impression Management

The process by which individuals try to control the impressions others have of them.

Unethical

Actions or behavior that violate moral or professional norms, often associated with fairness, honesty, or respect for others.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after being repeatedly associated with an unconditioned stimulus, starts to elicit a conditioned response.