2007-06-26 05:52:14 · 13 answers · asked by Nickoo 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Does that make him part of the legislative branch?
2007-06-26 05:56:11 · update #1
Thanks for the tip Shelly. I must admit I haven't read the constitution in about 5 years.
2007-06-26 06:04:20 · update #2
That's what he's arguing (that he's part of the legislative branch), but the Constitution says he's part of the executive branch, period. That aside even, he's the Vice President and his primary job is to take over the role of the Presidency in case something happens to the Pres, along with being in the President's cabinet - it's a tad ridiculous to say he's part of the legislative branch simply because he might have to vote in the Senate. His major role is clearly in the executive branch.
Edit: I guess I should answer your question, although you already know the answer of course - VP
Edit: So, to make sure of this - I asked my bf when I got home (he majored in Poli Sci), and he couldn't answer for sure; but he did remind me that the VP is also technically Pres of the Senate. That worried me, so I went back and read the Constitution... Under legislative powers, it mentions the the VP is Pres of the Senate, but under executive powers, it says the Pres holds this office together with the VP. It's a little more gray than I thought, but it seems to make more clear that he's executive...I hope, 'cause anything Cheney's trying to hide, I want to see! Anyway, I'll shuddup now =)
2007-06-26 06:01:49 · answer #1 · answered by shelly 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Vice President
2007-06-26 12:56:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
These bone heads can make all the idiot comments they want; a 50/50 tie vote (which can't happen while Tim Johnson is in the hospital) is broken by the Senate President or as the position is also known: Vice President of the United States.
2007-06-26 12:56:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Vice President.
2007-06-26 12:55:30 · answer #4 · answered by mikey 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it's 50 for, 50 against then the Vice President gets to cast a vote to break the tie.
2007-06-26 12:54:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The executive branch
2007-06-26 12:54:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is the Vice President, though it could just as easliy be the President Pro Tempore of the senate.
Not sure.
2007-06-26 12:55:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
America's very first Vice Senadent.
Amazing to see a seemingly, rational person attempt to validate Cheney's incredulous assertion.
2007-06-26 12:54:41 · answer #8 · answered by Chi Guy 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
The VP - in today's world - Dick Cheney.
2007-06-26 12:57:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'll try Senadent for $200 Alex
2007-06-26 12:56:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋