Not particularly on topic, but Ive often wondered why a president (or governor) needs to be sworn in when they already hold the office. Yes, I know its a new term, but when a president is sworn in, does the oath mention a specific timeframe or term? I dont believe it does.
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
Article. II.
The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. He shall hold his Office during the Term of four Years, and, together with the Vice President, chosen for the same Term, be elected, as follows:
Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors, equal to the whole Number of Senators and Representatives to which the State may be entitled in the Congress: but no Senator or Representative, or Person holding an Office of Trust or Profit under the United States, shall be appointed an Elector.
Section 1.
The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. He shall hold his Office during the Term of four Years, and, together with the Vice President, chosen for the same Term, be elected, as follows:
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After four years the term expires
I wonder why they have a supreme swear them in. it's not
required to be done by a supreme.
Why not be sworn in by Jim Robinson or something?