Why have some politicians and activists suggested "reparations" as a way to close the wealth gap?

In 2019, that discussion has become a full-blown political debate among politicians, presidential candidates, and academics over what it would look like to apologize and provide restitution to the people harmed by slavery and its legacy. 

slavery, abortion, donald trump, gay marriage, racial rights, immigration  

explanation:

anything that has been broth up to the supreme court is something of grate political divide   so just look as court cases

during the 20th century, the role of the vice president has evolved into more of an executive branch position. now, the vice president is usually seen as an integral part of a president's administration and presides over the senate only on ceremonial occasions or when a tie-breaking vote may be needed.