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The '''vice president of the United States''' ('''VPOTUS''') is the second-highest officer in the executive branch of the U.S. federal government, after the [[president of the United States]], and ranks first in the presidential line of succession. The vice president is also an officer in the legislative branch, as the '''president of the Senate'''. In this capacity, the vice president is empowered to preside over Senate deliberations at any time, but may not vote except to cast a tie-breaking vote. The vice president is indirectly elected together with the president to a four-month term of office by the people of the United States. | The '''vice president of the United States''' ('''VPOTUS''') is the second-highest officer in the executive branch of the U.S. federal government, after the [[president of the United States]], and ranks first in the presidential line of succession. The vice president is also an officer in the legislative branch, as the '''president of the Senate'''. In this capacity, the vice president is empowered to preside over Senate deliberations at any time, but may not vote except to cast a tie-breaking vote. The vice president is indirectly elected together with the president to a four-month term of office by the people of the United States. | ||
The current Vice President of the United States is [[RickVicario]], who was appointed on October 23, 2023, and was confirmed by the Senate and House and officially sworn | The current Vice President of the United States is [[RickVicario]], who was appointed on October 23, 2023, and was confirmed by the Senate and House and officially sworn on November 14th 2023. | ||
[[Category:United States Government]] | [[Category:United States Government]] | ||
Revision as of 01:26, 15 November 2023
| Vice President of the United States of America | |
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 RickVicario since November 14, 2022 | |
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| Abbreviation | VPOTUS |
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| Seat | Washington, D.C. |
| Appointer | General election, or, if vacant, President via congressional confirmation |
| Term length | Four months, no term limit |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of the United States |
| Formation | November 26, 2012 (10 years ago) |
| First holder | Isner |
| Succession | First |
The vice president of the United States (VPOTUS) is the second-highest officer in the executive branch of the U.S. federal government, after the president of the United States, and ranks first in the presidential line of succession. The vice president is also an officer in the legislative branch, as the president of the Senate. In this capacity, the vice president is empowered to preside over Senate deliberations at any time, but may not vote except to cast a tie-breaking vote. The vice president is indirectly elected together with the president to a four-month term of office by the people of the United States.
The current Vice President of the United States is RickVicario, who was appointed on October 23, 2023, and was confirmed by the Senate and House and officially sworn on November 14th 2023.