Questions: What powers does the vice president have when it comes to counting the electoral votes before Congress? No formal powers to change the electoral outcome. Formal powers to call for elections to be held again. Formal powers that can make Congress reject the outcome. No formal powers to change the electoral outcome but formal powers to reject the results on his or her own.

The answer is A: No formal powers to change the electoral outcome.

Explanation for each option:

A. No formal powers to change the electoral outcome.

• This is the correct answer. The Vice President, in their role as President of the Senate, oversees the counting of the electoral votes but does not have the authority to alter the results. Their role is largely ceremonial, and they cannot change the outcome of the election.

B. Formal powers to call for elections to be held again.

• This is incorrect. The Vice President does not have the authority to call for new elections. The process for handling disputes or issues with electoral votes is governed by laws and procedures established by Congress.

C. Formal powers that can make Congress reject the outcome.

• This is incorrect. The Vice President does not have the power to compel Congress to reject the electoral outcome. Any objections to the electoral votes must be raised by members of Congress and are subject to specific procedures.

D. No formal powers to change the electoral outcome but formal powers to reject the results on his or her own.

• This is incorrect. While the Vice President cannot change the outcome, they also do not have the unilateral power to reject the results. Any rejection of electoral votes requires a process involving both houses of Congress.