The aim of this study is to examines the turn-taking mechanism and power
relation in the American Vice Presidential Debate (2020) which is a technique for shifting and
controlling who speaks and listens in a conversation to make the conversation running
smoothly. Specifically in thes instance, the aim of this research are; (1) To identify the types of

Turn-Taking Mechanisms used by Mike Pence and Kamala Harris (2) To analyze the Turn-
Taking Mechanism work during Mike Pence and Kamala Harris’s Vice-Presidential Debate (3)

To analyze how turn-taking mechanisms reflect and shape the power relations between Kamala
Harris, Mike Pence, and the moderator, Susan Page. The study employs a qualitative method,
utilizing purposive sampling to collect and analyze 41 data points from the debate transcript.
Turn-taking mechanisms are categorized based on Jacob L. Mey's theory, identifying three key
strategies: taking the floor, holding the floor, and yielding the floor. Additionally, the study
incorporates Brown and Gilman's Power and Solidarity framework to explore how these
mechanisms signal authority, dominance, or mutual alignment. Findings reveal that turn-taking
mechanisms are not only crucial for maintaining order in formal discourse but also play a
significant role in shaping the audience's perception of the participants. Interruptions and
overlaps often reflect power struggles, while yielding the floor indicates moments of solidarity.
The study highlights how linguistic strategies in high-stakes political debates are deeply
intertwined with conversational control, power dynamics, and the projection of credibility.

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