2006-06-27 07:20:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
In the Constitution the vice president is only mentioned with the Legislative branch, but Cheney claimed the right to executive privelige not too long ago....
2006-06-27 07:21:47 · update #1
He is for all intents and purpposes part of the executive branch. He is mentioned several times in Article Two of the constitution, the executive section. His position in the Senate is largely ceremonial and he very rarely casts votes there and never takes part in the debate on the floor.
2006-06-27 07:27:11 · answer #1 · answered by James 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
The Vice President is a unique office in the American politcal system. As part of the President's administration he is a member of the executive branch, but he is also the President of the Senate (legislative branch).
2006-06-27 07:23:15 · answer #2 · answered by m137pay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The vice-president is part of the executive branch and is a tie-breaker in the House.
2006-06-27 07:25:38 · answer #3 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually both. He is second in command of our armed forces that makes him part of the executive branch. He is also part of the legislative branch because he can tie break the senate.
2006-06-27 07:23:03 · answer #4 · answered by proffalken1975 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is in the executive branch, but has the legislative power of breaking tie votes in the Senate--part of checks and balances.
2006-06-27 07:23:25 · answer #5 · answered by LoneStar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The VP is part of the Legislative branch of government; but resides in congress to be a tie breaker.
2006-06-27 07:25:27 · answer #6 · answered by Swordfish 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I guess you could say both. He is the second in command, and presides over the Congress. However, he does not make law or sign into law!
2006-06-27 07:23:10 · answer #7 · answered by Linn E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋