If the vice presidency of the United States is vacated, the Constitution stipulates that the president must
(A) appoint a new vice president with the approval of the House only
(B) appoint a new vice president with the approval of the Senate only
(C) appoint a new vice president with the approval of both houses of Congress
(D) instate the Speaker of the House as the new vice president
(E) leave the vice presidency vacant for the remainder of the term of office
Ans: (C) appoint a new vice president with the approval of both houses of Congress
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