B.1. Independence and Inclusion of the Vice-President

The President must fully brief the Vice President on all matters of policy. The Vice President will have access to the meetings necessary to fulfill this role. The Vice President is obligated to support the lawful policy goals and directives of the President, unless they believe those goals or policies to be unlawful.

If the Vice President believes that any Presidential order is unlawful, they are obligated to disobey that directive. They must submit a written objection stating the basis of their belief to the Leader of the Senate. That objection must be entered into the Congressional Record, subject to the usual rules regarding classified material.

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