The Executive Branch of the government is responsible for making sure the laws made by Congress are carried out. Article II of the Constitution sets up the executive branch. |
Section 1 ~ President and Vice President |
(I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of the President of the United States, and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.) |
Section 2 ~ Powers of the President |
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Section 3 ~ Presidential Duties |
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Electoral College
Popular Vote | Electoral Vote |
The people vote every four years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November for President and Vice President.
The winner of this election is the winner of the Popular Vote. |
After the Popular Vote, the electors (Each state has the same number of electors as Senators and Representatives.) vote. In most cases the electors vote for the same candidate that the people of their states voted; however, there is no law that states they must vote this way.
If no candidate gets more than half of the electoral votes, the House of Representatives votes for the President from among the top three and the Senate votes for the Vice President. |
Congress has tried to change the Electoral College system without success. |