Why have presidents been reluctant to delegate responsibility to vice presidents?

A) Vice presidents cannot be fired.
B) Vice presidents have historically criticized presidents.
C) Vice presidents usually aspire to the presidency.
D) Vice presidential discord has contributed to the loss of many elections.
E) Vice presidents do not represent any constituent groups that the president might need to please.


A

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