Lesson 79 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe Role of the Vice President
The Vice President is next in line to the presidency, serves as Senate president, and breaks tie votes.
🎯 Your mission
Decide what YOU would do in their shoes.
⚡ The twist
Not voting is also a vote.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
The Vice President is next in line to the presidency, serves as Senate president, and breaks tie votes. The VP steps in if the President cannot serve.
Key Facts
Citizens elect representatives to make laws.
The U.S. has three branches of government.
The Constitution was written in 1787.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is the Constitution?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
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For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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The Role of the Vice President
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