The quips are quick and the remarks are sharp in “Veep,” HBO’s fast-paced political satire. In this critically acclaimed new comedy series, Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays Selina Meyer as the Veep and, much like Joe Biden, she’s back for another season.

From the dysfunctional office of Selina Meyer, vice president of the United States, comes a hilarious series about the inefficiencies of the executive branch. It’s a place where nothing good comes from telling the truth. A place where people get fired for smiling. A place where political blunders are commonplace. No, this isn’t the Oval Office, and no, the president doesn’t ever come to visit. He’s busy. Too busy, even, to pick up the damned phone.

“Veep” is a show about many things: about the insecurities of people in power. About the hardships of being second to the president. About secret sex and gathering intelligence. About manipulating people into following your lead. About how goddamn hysterical it all really is. Followed by a staff of devoted employees, Selina navigates the political channels, looking for the chance to be relevant.

Intriguingly, the Veep’s character is nonpartisan. We don’t know what her political party is. Honestly, it doesn’t make a difference. The show isn’t about taking cheap shots at conservatives or making fun of liberals; it’s about a foul-mouthed, two-faced, but hard-working vice president vying for the same attention that Jack Bauer got. But she is overruled and shut down by the president at every turn. The show, however, goes beyond the status of relations within the White House, and Selina is also often battling to keep her public approval ratings out of the toilet. She’s fighting a two-front war, and it couldn’t be funnier.

However, don’t expect to laugh if you’re looking for any good political writing. The show isn’t about current events or relevant issues. If you want that, watch “The Newsroom.” The comedy in “Veep” is very much raunchy and rapid. The cherished moments always involve somebody getting insulted. The insults aren’t cheesy, though; they’re clever and mean. Plus, it’s HBO, so you’re going to hear “fuck.” A lot.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who is best known for her role as Elaine in “Seinfeld,” was awarded the 2012 Primetime Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series and nominated for a 2013 Golden Globe Award for her portrayal of Selina Meyer.

The show returns this weekend for the premiere of its second season. And from the previews, the new season looks to be as lightning-paced and foul as the first. So this Sunday, tune in to HBO at 10 p.m. for some “Veep.”