Vice President of Brazil
The vice president of Brazil (Portuguese: vice-presidente do Brasil), officially the vice president of the Federative Republic of Brazil (vice-presidente da República Federativa do Brasil), or simply the vice president of the republic (vice-presidente da República) is the second-highest ranking government official in the executive branch of the Government of Brazil, preceded only by the president. The vice president's primary role is to replace the president in the event of their death, resignation, or impeachment conviction, and to temporarily take over the presidential powers and duties while the president is abroad, or otherwise temporarily unable to carry out their duties.