Vice President

Deputy head of the federal executive, elected on a joint ticket with the President.

At a glance

A quick orientation to how this office fits into the civic hierarchy.

Branch: Executive

Selection: Joint ticket

Office level: Federal Leadership

Seats in scope: 0

Office level

Federal executive

Leads the executive branch of the federal government.

How chosen

Joint ticket

How this office is filled is shown as recorded in the reference data.

Jurisdiction

Nationwide

Authority applies within the relevant national territory.

Offices nationwide

A single vice President for the whole country.

Role summary

Responsibilities, powers, and qualifications are shown as institutional context, not political endorsement.

Deputises for the President and carries the responsibilities assigned by the constitution or delegated by the President.

Not separately contested. A presidential candidate names a running mate, and voters cast one ballot for the ticket.

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Where this office exists

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