Subject: Polity
While both India and the United States have the office of the Vice-President, their roles and methods of election differ significantly. In India, the Vice-President is elected solely by the members of both Houses of Parliament using a single transferable vote, ensuring proportional representation, and holds a five-year term.
In contrast, the American Vice-President is elected on a joint ticket with the President through a direct or indirect popular vote, and serves a four-year term. The American Vice-President also has the specific constitutional duty of presiding over the Senate and casting tie-breaking votes.
These differences reflect the distinct constitutional frameworks and political cultures of the two nations, as detailed in Polity by Laxmikant, offering valuable insights for UPSC aspirants.