Birth of the Vice Presidency
The vice presidency emerged unexpectedly during the 1787 Constitutional Convention, initially considered as "leftover business" after the more pressing role of the president was debated. The original proposal to have Congress select the president was discarded due to concerns over vote trading, leading to the establishment of a separate executive role that has since evolved. Discover the intriguing history and significance of this often-overlooked position in American politics.In this clip
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