US presidential election 2024: Voting has ended amidst election excitement in America. There is a close contest in this election between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris. Where both the leaders are claiming their respective victories. Now the people of the country are eagerly Waiting for the announcement of the name of the new President. In such a situation, let us know who administers the oath to the President in America and what is the entire process of taking the oath.
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Why is the swearing-in ceremony of the President important in America?
Presidential elections are held every four years in America and the winning candidate 20 Is sworn in as President of the United States on January,
America’s presidential election is an essential part of the democratic system. After winning the elections, the swearing-in ceremony alike shows that the new President gets the responsibility to follow the Constitution and use his full power to take the country forward. This oath is considered a symbol of the strength of American democracy and the stability of its institutions throughout the world.
Who administers the oath to the President in America?
In America, the Chief Justice of the United States is responsible for administering the oath to the President. (Chief Justice of the United States) Is near. This person is the head of the Supreme Court of America and during the swearing in, he administers the oath to the new President, this process of taking oath is constitutionally necessary., So that the President can take oath to perform his duties as per the Constitution.
What is the process of swearing in of the President in America?,
The result of the US Presidential election is officially announced first after the elections., Although the electoral college (Electoral College) Results are declared in November itself, But it is formally confirmed by January, when it is confirmed, Then the winning candidate gets ready to take oath, After this the swearing in ceremony usually takes place. 20 Held on January, no matter what day of the week it is, this day especially Washington DC Held on the National Mall in, Where thousands of people attend the swearing-in ceremony. A big stage is prepared here, On which the President and other government officials take oath.
The President’s oath is in simple but special words., “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.” This means that the President takes an oath that he will abide by the US Constitution and faithfully perform the responsibilities of the presidency. Oath of Office Chief of the Supreme Court of the United States (Chief Justice) is administered by,
There is a special parade
After the swearing in, the new President gives his inaugural address and is followed by a Red Parade., In which the President and other prominent leaders walk from the White House to Capitol Hill, Other than this, A grand inaugural ball the night after the swearing in (Inaugural Ball) is also organized, in which the President and the First Lady, Apart from this, other high ranking officials are also present.
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