Vice President, U.S.

Federal

CORE PURPOSE:

Promote the General Welfare

Quick Facts

Holder(s):

J.D. Vance

Term:

4 years

Method:

Elected

Level:

Federal

Oath Administered By:

President of the Senate or Associate Justice

Role Overview

Presides over the Senate, breaks tie votes, assumes presidency if needed, and assists in executive duties.

Constitutional Mandate:

Supports federal governance (U.S. Const. Art. II).

Key Competencies:

Leadership, diplomacy, and constitutional knowledge.

Potential Weaknesses:

"Limited Independent Power and Dependency: Reliant on presidential assignments, risking sidelining (e.g., if ignored, as in some past terms), which could delay local impacts like economic aid to St. Joseph County.
Political Risks in Assignments: High-profile tasks (e.g., Vance's redistricting advocacy) can backfire, sparking local backlash in divided areas like South Bend, eroding public trust.
Succession Pressures and Conflicts: Proximity to power invites intrigue or timidity in invoking the 25th Amendment, risking instability during crises.
Public Scrutiny and Isolation: Often an ""afterthought"" role, it exposes incumbents to criticism without authority, amplifying risks like policy failures tied to the President.
These weaknesses heighten systemic risks, particularly dependency and political exposure."

I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.