For the first time ever, cameras show us the inner workings of the U.S. Senate in session.

For the first time ever, cameras show us the inner workings of the U.S. Senate in session.

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The transcript discusses the unchanged official duties of the vice president over a century and a half, despite an increase in salary from $5 to $12,000 annually. It highlights Vice President Garner, who served under Franklin D. Roosevelt, as the first to visit a foreign country on official business.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has remained unchanged about the vice president's role over the years?

The number of vice presidents

The official duties of the vice president

The location of the Senate sessions

The vice president's office location

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much was the vice president's salary increased to?

$15,000

$10,000

$5,000

$12,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first vice president to visit a foreign country on official business?

Vice President Jefferson

Vice President Johnson

Vice President Garner

Vice President Adams

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under which president did Vice President Garner serve?

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Harry S. Truman

Herbert Hoover

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event is associated with Vice President Garner?

First vice president to resign

First vice president to visit a foreign country

First vice president to be impeached

First vice president to serve three terms