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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 | The current Vice President of the United States is saviorjoshh, who was officially sworn in on March 24th, 2024. | ||
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Revision as of 03:48, 7 May 2024
| Vice President of the United States of America | |
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[[File:[not available]|120px|border]] Incumbentsaviorjoshh since March 24th, 2024 | |
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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 saviorjoshh, who was officially sworn in on March 24th, 2024.