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historically, vice presidents were often sent on minor missions or used as mouthpieces for the administration. this changed starting with the administration, as presidents have made a far more conscious effort to make their vice presidents part of the governing team.

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In the past, vice presidents were frequently assigned to unimportant tasks or served as the executive branch's spokespersons.

What function did the vice president perform historically?

Today vice presidents act as main counselors to the president, but from 1789 until the 1950s their primary role was to preside over the Senate. Vice presidents have had offices close to the Senate Chamber since the 1830s.

Whose administration was the first to consciously try to increase the vice presidents' importance in the policy-making process?

Spiro Agnew, the vice president under Richard Nixon, is one instance. However, beginning with Jimmy Carter, presidents made a much more deliberate effort to include their vice presidents on the executive team, giving them increasing authority over

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