Three Branches of Government

The Vice President

Responsibilities:
-The Vice President is the leader of the Senate, however he may only vote in the event of a tie.
-In the event that the President is unable to fulfill his duties any longer, the Vice President replaces him.

The Vice President is usually chosen to balance out the ballot or to attract voters.
In the history of the United States the Vice President has only succeeded the current President 8 times.