Lesson 47 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
Learn how the rule got made — and who it serves.
⚡ The twist
Not voting is also a vote.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Some laws on the books are over 800 years old and still apply.
Then & Now
🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.
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
The Bill of Rights has 10 amendments.
Citizens elect representatives to make laws.
The U.S. has three branches of government.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Who is the head of the executive branch?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Make up a fair rule for your family. Pitch it.
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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