In Which Capacity Is a Modern Vice President Particularly Influential

question 33

Multiple Choice

In which capacity is a modern vice president particularly influential in American politics?

• A) as an advisor in the policy-making process
• B) as a leader of the Cabinet
• C) as a lead negotiator for executive agreements
• D) as a fund-raiser for the president during reelection
• E) as presiding officer of the Senate

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Definitions:

Market Potential

The maximum total sales volume that could be achieved by all competitors in a specified market over a given time period.

National Science Foundation

A United States government agency that supports fundamental research and education in all the non-medical fields of science and engineering.

Noncompetitive Proposal

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Competitive Proposal

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