POLITICAL SCIENCE
SHOULD CANADA HAVE
A POSITION SIMILAR TO
AMERICAN POST OF
VICE-PRESIDENT WHY
OR WHY NOT ?
WHY CANADA SHOULD HAVE A
VICE PRESIDENT
He/she would replace the prime minister in the event of his/hers death
Serves as prime minister when the prime minister isn't present
Doesn't hold much political power but still important role in the cabinet
VICE PRESIDENT IN AMERICA
a vice president is a person whose primary responsibility is to replace the
president on the event of his or her death
Presidents running mate
If the president is not present, dies, resigns, or is otherwise unable to fulfill his
or her duties, the vice president will generally serve as president.
the vice president does not wield much day-to-day political power, but is still
considered an important member of the cabinet.