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Over time, the role of the vice president has changed dramatically. This volume demonstrates the increasingly important role that the vice president plays in the executive branch. The book discusses the close relationship between the vice president and president, describes a typical day in the life of the vice president, and includes information about how someone becomes one of the most important people in the country.
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"When in a position of leadership, there's almost nothing more valuable than a person who always supports and challenges you. The vice president of an organization, much like the vice president of the United States, aids the president in any way they can, including stepping up to the top role if the president can no longer hold it. Readers learn about how one becomes US vice president and the duties of this sometimes-overlooked position."--
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"Young readers will discover what the U.S. vice president does and learn about the basic building blocks of the United States of America. They'll also learn about how they play a key role in American democracy. Series is aligned to 21st Century Skills curriculum standards. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars"--
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"In this accessible and highly informative guide to government, readers come to understand the workings of American representative democracy. The text covers the U.S. Constitution, how the executive branch of government is organized, and the checks and balances between branches of government. Other concepts include the powers of the president and vice president, as well as those of the cabinet and staff who support the executive office. Readers discover...
12) Vicepresidente
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Describes the duties of the vice-president and how someone reaches that office, and looks at famous vice-presidents.
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