Vice president

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the etymological root?Derived from Latin 'vice' meaning 'in place of' and 'praesidens' meaning 'president'
2. What is the international nomenclature?May be referred to as Deputy President in some countries
3. Why is the vice president important?The vice president keeps the government running smoothly if the president dies, resigns, or gets sick. They also help make and share the president’s ideas with other leaders.
4. How did the role of vice president change over time?It started as a small job, often just sitting in meetings. Later, it grew into a big helper who works closely with the president and advises on many important matters.

Succession: The constitutional or legal process by which an individual assumes the office of president.
Executive Branch: The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws, led by the president.
Pro Tempore: Latin phrase meaning 'for the time being,' historically associated with temporary or stand-in roles.
Legislative Liaison: The role of connecting and communicating between the executive and legislative branches of government.