Question

question: what is the primary job of the vice president within the senate, as defined in article i? to act as the president of the senate and serve as a tie - breaker. to vote on all bills before they are sent to the president. to act as the permanent chairman of all senate committees.

Explanation:

The primary job of the Vice President within the Senate (per Article I) is to act as the president of the Senate and serve as a tie - breaker. The second option about voting on all bills before they are sent to the President is incorrect (the Vice President doesn't vote on all bills, just in case of a tie). The third option about chairing all Senate committees is also incorrect (the Vice President doesn't chair all committees).

Answer:

The top option: To act as the president of the Senate and serve as a tie - breaker.