The vice president
A. has no formal constitutional title over the United States Senate.
B. has the ability to select Senate committee chairmen.
C. can break tie votes in the Senate.
D. frequently visits the Senate to lobby on behalf of the president.
E. can veto Senate resolutions.
Answer: C. can break tie votes in the Senate.
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