The Main Political Value of the Vice President Is to

question 8

Multiple Choice

The main political value of the vice president is to

• A)bring the president votes in the election from a group or region that would not otherwise be a likely source of support.
• B)draw negative attention away from the president during times of crisis.
• C)give the president an institutional link to Congress.
• D)promote bipartisanship with members of the opposing political party.

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