Question

Discuss the similarities in the offices of the Vice-President of India and the Vice-President of the USA.

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Vice-President of the India	Vice-President of the USA
1.	The Vice-President of India is the second-highest constitutional office in the country.	The Vice-President of the USA is the second-highest constitutional office in the country.
2.	The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha.	The Vice-President of the USA is the ex-officio presiding officer of the Senate.
3.	The Vice-President of India votes in the Rajya Sabha only in case of a tie.	The Vice-President of the USA votes in the Senate only in case of a tie.
4.	The Vice-President of India acts as President temporarily for up to 6 months in case of vacancy.	The Vice-President of the USA succeeds permanently as President in case of vacancy.
5.	The Vice-President of India is elected by members of both Houses of Parliament.	The Vice-President of India is elected by members of both Houses of Parliament.
6.	The Vice-President of India serves a term of 5 years and is eligible for re-election.	The Vice-President of the USA serves a term of 4 years and is eligible for re-election.
7.	The Vice-President of India has mainly legislative functions and no real executive powers.	The Vice-President of the USA has legislative functions and serves as an executive backup to the President.