The vice president of the United States, much like the vice president of an organization, aids the president in any way they can, including stepping up to the top role if the president can no longer serve. Many vice presidents in U.S. history later took this top role of the executive branch. This important book guides readers through the selection and election processes of the vice president. They'll also learn more about the vice president's official and unofficial duties. Future candidates will find sidebars, fact boxes, and photographs engaging as they learn about key parts of the social studies curriculum.